Production Operator

**Introduction**:
About Cann Group Limited

Cann Group Limited is enhancing patients’ lives by developing, producing, and supplying innovative cannabis medicines. The Company has built world-class research, cultivation and GMP manufacturing facilities in Melbourne, and a state-of-the-art large-scale cultivation and GMP manufacturing facility near Mildura, Victoria. Cann Group supplies a range of dried flower and oil products, as well as active pharmaceutical ingredients and extracts, to customers in Australia and around the world. Cann Group also owns Satipharm and its patent-protected capsule technology.
- Greenfield opportunity to join a unique Cultivation & Production team in Cann's Production Facility in Melbourne.
- Exceptional career opportunities available to build your future in the Medicinal Cannabis industry.
- Be part of a supportive organisational culture that values diversity and inclusion

Position Summary

Applicants who have a background in pharmaceutical manufacturing or work in controlled environments are encouraged to apply. Cultivation experience is a plus but not essential as we provide on-site training and support.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Perform activities related to the cultivation and production of medical cannabis and associated research as directed by the Facility Operations Manager (site). This includes but not limited to the following:

- Participate in all aspects of the cultivation life cycle from cuttings, propagation, transplanting, fertigation & supplementation, maintenance of mother stock, harvesting, plant health management, waste management, pest & disease control and cultivation/production area cleaning;
- Participate in R&D, cultivation and production events (as listed above) while ensuring the cultivation team’s strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP); Establish and maintain cultivation and production procedures and forms within CANN’s Quality Management System (QMS) as directed;
- Complete cultivation documentation/batch files/labelling in line with Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and participate in document reviews/evaluations;
- Execute site-specific Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPDM) strategies as directed;
- Participate in the general upkeep and maintenance of the cultivation facility to maintain the site as clean, tidy and in good repair;
- Contribute to process improvement within the cultivation and production environment;
- Operate and monitors facility fertigation, climate control systems and other cultivation equipment and systems. Further, escalate and respond to alarms/faults in line with agreed procedures or instructions;
- Participate in deviation investigations and report write-up;
- Operate in compliance with site security policies and OHS and Quality requirements (GACP/GMP) through strict execution of SOPs;
- Participate in Scheduled Drug Movement events;
- Participate in procurement and inventory related activities as directed;
- Maintain and restock production supplies as directed;
- Prompt escalation of all cultivation, quality, production, OHS and security events/issues/deviations and crop health issues;
- Attend weekly team meetings and other learning activities as directed.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications / Licences
- Current Police Check (Commonwealth).
- Tertiary or Diploma qualifications in Science, Agricultural Science, Production Horticulture, Engineering or related field.
- Valid Driver's Licence

Skills / Competencies
- Good communication skills, written, verbal and active listening skills.
- Team player / metrics-driven.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Ability to perform manual labour tasks associated with cultivation events and general warehouse operations.

Working Conditions
- Physical effort is required, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 30 lbs.
- Temperatures range from 20 degrees Celsius to 32 degrees Celsius.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays and after-hours as required.
- Repetitive use of hands, wrists and forearms.
- This position involves significant exposure to cannabis/plant materials, and it is therefore not likely suitable for an employee that may suffer from allergies to cannabis/plant pollen material or experience other medical issues, such as asthma and hay fever, as a result of cannabis/plant material exposure.

Cann Group is an equal opportunity employer and appreciates the value inherent in a diverse workforce. At Cann, we are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities.

If you require assistance during the recruitment and selection process, please let our People & Culture team know.

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