QA Technician Lead

QA Technician - Packaging Lead

Company: Rodeo Cannabis Co.

Location: Sterling, CT

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Pay Rate: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour, based on experience

Benefits: Full-time benefits package including paid time off, health insurance options, and employee discount

Job Summary

Rodeo Cannabis Co. is a vertically integrated cannabis company with cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensary operations in Connecticut. We are hiring a QA Technician to lead our packaging department at our Sterling, CT facility. This is a hands-on quality leadership role responsible for ensuring all packaged products meet Connecticut regulatory standards and Rodeo's brand standards before shipment. The QA Technician will lead a packaging team of 3 to 10 technicians across multiple product types including vapes, gummies, pre-rolls, and flower.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a packaging team of 3 to 10 technicians across daily production runs.
• Direct and prioritize packaging activities across multiple product types: vapes, gummies, pre-rolls, and flower.
• Print, verify, and approve product labels in accordance with branding and compliance specifications.
• Enforce all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Connecticut cannabis regulations throughout packaging operations.
• Conduct in-line quality control checks to ensure accuracy in labels, printing, unit counts, and finished product appearance.
• Make on-the-floor decisions to keep production moving while protecting quality and compliance.
• Escalate quality concerns, deviations, or compliance risks promptly and clearly to leadership.
• Train, coach, and develop team members on packaging procedures, quality standards, and SOPs.
• Maintain accurate packaging records, batch logs, and compliance documentation.
• Partner with production, branding, and inventory teams to keep packaging aligned with overall operations.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and proposing solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail with proven accuracy across labels, counts, and documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to give clear direction and escalate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions on a fast-paced production floor.
• Reliable, accountable, and consistent work ethic.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive bending and reaching, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow and enforce strict SOPs in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working across multiple product types and shifting priorities throughout the day.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older per Connecticut cannabis regulations.
• Must successfully pass a background check as required by Connecticut cannabis industry compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior team lead or supervisory experience in packaging, manufacturing, or quality control.
• Prior experience in cannabis packaging or quality assurance, especially across multiple product types.
• Familiarity with label design, label printing, or label verification workflows.
• Experience with seed-to-sale compliance tracking systems such as Biotrack or METRC.
• Background in regulated manufacturing (food, pharmaceutical, or cannabis).
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop team members.

Note: We will train the right person with the right skills and attitude. Candidates who do not meet every preferred qualification are encouraged to apply.

Tools and Systems

• Industrial label printing systems
• Calibrated precision scales for weight verification
• Biotrack seed-to-sale compliance platform
• Quality control inspection equipment
• Electronic batch and compliance documentation systems
• Multi-format packaging lines for vapes, gummies, pre-rolls, and flower

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour based on experience.
• Full-time schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (no nights, no weekends).
• Full-time benefits package including paid time off and health insurance options.
• Employee discount on Rodeo products.
• Real leadership authority on the production floor.
• Growth opportunity within a vertically integrated cannabis company.

About Rodeo Cannabis Co.

Rodeo Cannabis Co. is a vertically integrated cannabis company operating cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensary facilities in Connecticut. Headquartered in Sterling, CT, Rodeo is committed to producing high-quality cannabis products that meet the strictest regulatory standards. We value accountability, attention to detail, and operational excellence in everything we do.

Compliance Notice

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older as required by Connecticut state cannabis regulations. A background check is required for all positions as part of Connecticut cannabis industry compliance. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background check results.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rodeo Cannabis Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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