Casual Production Operator

Cann Group Limited is enhancing patients' lives by developing, producing, and supplying innovative cannabis medicines. Cann Group has facilities in Melbourne and near Mildura, Victoria, supplying a range of dried flower, oil products, active pharmaceutical ingredients and extracts to customers in Australia and worldwide. Cann Group also owns Satipharm and its patent-protected capsule technology.

About The Role

The Production Operator is a key skilled role in the Mildura cultivation and production facility. The position delivers a broad range of production duties associated with the production of medicinal cannabis containing materials. This role works in a multi-faceted environment, operating production equipment, cleaning equipment and facilities, handling raw materials and cannabis materials, and participating in the commissioning of new equipment and processes. The role requires shift work as required by the production schedule.

• Carrying out routine tasks accurately and strictly following SOPs and Work Instructions
• Working safely, including following strict safety procedures
• Understanding and adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Keeping equipment operating by following operating instructions; communicating breakdowns; maintaining supplies; and raising work requests for repairs
• Escalating and responding to alarms/faults in line with procedures or instructions
• Prompt escalation of all OHS, quality, production and security events/deviations
• Recording production parameters, interpreting production data, and reporting parameters as necessary
• Maintaining rigorous logs including equipment, facility and cleaning
• Establishing and maintaining production procedures and forms within Cann's Quality Management System (QMS)
• Completing production documentation/batch records/labelling in line with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and participating in document reviews
• Following schedules for cleaning and recording activities as directed
• Ensuring the production area is well-stocked and resourced by regularly checking inventory of equipment and tools and informing the Production Supervisor of needs
• Contributing to process improvement within the production environment
• Undertaking training as directed and working with the Production Manager on training plans
• Assisting with training of new team members
• Ensuring controlled material is handled correctly according to established procedures
• Coordinating with the cultivation group to ensure material is transferred correctly

• Bachelor's degree or relevant qualification in STEM field (preferred)
• Pre-employment Security and Health Screening
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence

• Two or more years' experience in a production environment; clean room experience preferred
• Experience in a GMP facility preferred
• Shift work experience preferred

• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work day, afternoon, or night shift on a rotating or fixed roster
• Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment, and software including MS Office and the company's ERP system
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to raise production floor issues around equipment and safety confidently
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a hierarchical structure
• Constructive approach to conflict and mediation as needed
• Ability to work to a schedule and manage time while following direction
• Understanding and adherence to state laws regarding the medical program
• Follows safety requirements and maintains a safe working area
• Ability to perform manual tasks related to manufacturing, shipping, and general warehouse operations
• Ability to work independently and achieve key metrics/KPIs

If you believe your skills and experience meet the above criteria, and you want to take the next step in your career in a supportive and innovative environment, click apply today.

Cann Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance during the recruitment and selection process, please let our People & Culture team know.

Please note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Check.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.