Packaging Associate

East Coast Cannabis is looking for dependable, detail-oriented Packaging Associate to help prepare premium cannabis products for our dispensary shelves across Maine. From flower and pre-rolls to concentrates, vape carts, and infused edibles, you'll play an important role in producing products our customers trust.

This is a full-time, hands-on manufacturing position ideal for someone who enjoys staying active, working with a team, and taking pride in producing high-quality work. No cannabis experience is required, we'll teach you everything you need to know.

A Day in the Role -

Package a wide range of cannabis products, including:

Flower

• Jarred 
• Mylar

Pre-rolls

• Singles
• Multipacks

Concentrates

• Vape Carts
• Badder
• Sugar 
• Live Rosin

Edibles

• Hard Candies
• Gummies
• Varitey of Chocolate
• Peanut Butter Coves

Other daily tasks include:

• Inspect finished goods to ensure ECC's quality and brand standards are met.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.
• Keep steady, accurate packaging rates to meet weekly production goals.
• Use scales to weigh product (eighths, quarters, pre-rolls, concentrates, etc.) with precision.
• Safely and properly operate heat-sealing equipment.
• Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies.
• Assist with unloading, organizing, and storing packaging or manufacturing supplies.
• Support general facility cleaning and sanitation responsibilities.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities or tasks throughout the day.
• Work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and strong work ethic.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Follow hygiene expectations and health guidelines set by ECC and state regulations.
• Follow instructions thoroughly and complete tasks with accuracy and consistency.

Bonus Perk: Join the team and earn a $600 sign-on bonus after 90 days, plus enjoy one of the most generous employee discount programs in the state.

Salary

$17 USD per hour

Required Skills

• Must be able to adapt quickly to changes in policy, procedure and technique
• Employee must exhibit personal hygiene and follow the health guidelines set forth by the company and the state while processing patient medicine
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively with various audiences, especially with the direct supervisors and co-workers
• Ability to perform a monotonous task with great efficiency over 8-hour work periods without losing quality
• Must work well in a group and independently; demonstrate self-motivation and initiative
• Must pass any and all required pre-employment screenings
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must possess valid driver's license or state ID card
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry
• High School Education or GED required

Desired Skills

• 1+ years working in production environment required
• Experience processing medical cannabis or other botanicals highly desirable
• A solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations and passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws.

About East Coast Cannabis

East Coast Cannabis operates a state-of-the-art cultivation facility where we nourish and craft exceptional cannabis cultivars with precision and care. Our state-licensed kitchen uses these cultivars to create precise, consistent, and thoughtfully formulated cannabis-infused edible experiences designed to complement both active and relaxed lifestyles.

With infrastructure designed by forward-thinking engineers, our laboratory produces terpene-rich extracts tailored to a variety of applications and consumer preferences. In our retail stores, you'll find the latest cannabis accessories, durable high-quality active apparel, and authentically Maine-inspired gear.

Every East Coast Cannabis team member is experienced, skilled, and committed to ongoing training to ensure we maintain the most current methodologies, compliance standards, and practical innovations within our industry.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 
• Pet Insurance
• Best in class industry experience

Equal opportunity employer

East Coast Cannabis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.