Traveling Tablet Processor Technician (Cannabis Industry)

Become part of our Client's dynamic team to oversee the development of directly compressible tablet formulations within our expanding market. To spearhead the creation of our revolutionary coated tablets, the chosen candidate will be adept at managing our state-of-the-art, high-speed machinery that transforms powder into tablets. They will also play a key role in training new machine operators in their daily responsibilities and troubleshooting any operational issues. Attention to detail is crucial as this individual will be accountable for actively monitoring and recording product quality, production yields, and equipment performance. We are looking for candidates who bring adaptability, strong communication abilities, and a willingness to travel, as this role involves a bi-weekly travel schedule with one week off in between.

****Ideal candidate locations are within a 40-mile radius of a major airport in NY, IL, NJ, PA, and MA. Must be open to travel!***

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviewing and executing batch records
• Accurately dispensing powder to specified quantities
• Overseeing infusion (granulation), blending, compression, and coating of tablets to meet pharmaceutical standards
• Operating machines in accordance with cGMP, safety, and regulatory protocols
• Exceeding quality and production targets
• Conducting in-process checks on all products within specified timeframes
• Performing disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of machinery and auxiliary equipment as per guidelines
• Training new machine operators on approved procedures and policies
• Troubleshooting operational issues
• Other duties as necessary or assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent; vocational specialization preferred with a minimum of one year of machine operator experience
• At least 2 years of experience operating a tablet press and/or tablet coater
• Residence within 45 miles of a major domestic airport
• Up to 40%-50% travel required (2 weeks at time); weekend days spent traveling or working are compensated as Make Up Days (MUD)
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced technical and mechanical skills
• Strong attention to detail and documentation
• Understanding of metric system units of measure
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• A pharmaceutical and manufacturing background is preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work takes place in a factory environment with exposure to dust and raw materials such as GRAS botanical powders used in the supplement industry, pharmaceutical tableting excipients, and cannabis.
• Traveling to manufacturing location to complete tablet "campaigns".

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive base salary (dependent on experience), plus annual performance-based bonus starting at $70k
• Unlimited PTO with manager approval
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees
• Options for dental and vision benefits
• Flex Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance Options
• 401k with company match
• Telehealth services for employees and dependents
• Opportunity for unlimited growth in one of the fastest-growing industries; the cannabis market is projected to reach $100 billion in sales by 2030

About Vangst:

Vangst is the cannabis industry’s hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry’s go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry’s leading businesses.

Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.

Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.

Vangst’s headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Capital, and others.

Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.