Lovewell Farms
Assistant Director of Manufacturing
Assistant Director of Fulfillment
Job Description
Location: Hope Valley, RI
About Us: Lovewell Farms is Rhode Island’s only USDA certified organic hemp farm. We specialize in regenerative agriculture techniques to produce high-quality CBD products. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability drives our operations, and we are dedicated to learning and implementing equitable and efficient farming practices. Join our team and be part of our mission to cultivate a greener future!
Position Overview: This dual position of Assistant Director of Manufacturing and Assistant Director of Fulfillment will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our product packaging, flower production, and fulfillment processes. This hybrid role combines responsibilities from production assistance, flower management, and fulfillment, making it a dynamic and integral part of our team.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Assistance:
- Assist the Production Manager with daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Re-stock new inventory using the first in, first out (FIFO) method.
- Maintain the market refill box as needed.
- Label, package, and seal products according to packaging priorities set by the Director of Manufacturing.
- Notify the Director of Manufacturing of any product, label, and packaging needs.
- Assist with compound production and primary packaging.
- Utilize payroll tracking systems to record labor hours and categorize tasks.
- Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary production lab and storage spaces.
Flower Production Management:
- Assist the Director of Cultivation with duties related to flower production and storage.
- Track and manually count flower inventory using Google Forms, following the FIFO method.
- Ensure proper conditions during flower harvest, drying, curing, and storage.
- Grade and sort flower to ensure consistent quality control.
- Notify the Director of Manufacturing of any packaging needs and the Director of Cultivation of any issues with flower quality or storage.
- Assist with flower curing, storage, trimming, packaging, and pre-roll production.
- Maintain detailed flower production logs and inventory.
- Conduct daily and weekly protocols to ensure clean, organized, and sanitary production lab and storage spaces.
Fulfillment:
- Manage all inventory, including bulk products and shipping supplies.
- Assist with flower storage and inventory.
- Schedule shipments and calendar events.
- Communicate farm pick-up details to the team.
- Fulfill both e-commerce and wholesale orders.
- Coordinate UPS and USPS shipments.
- Maintain shipping and fulfillment reports and data tracking.
- Assist with wholesale order processing.
- Assist with overall customer service and support.
- Handle customer communications and service.
- Address consumer complaints and maintain customer response logs.
Prerequisites:
- Relevant degrees include; Cannabis Entrepreneurship, Agricultural Science, Horticulture, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, and Environmental Science.
- Professional experience working in the legal cannabis industry is preferred but not required.
- Basic understanding of Google Workspace (specifically Google Sheets), WooCommerce, Sendle, and Slack.
- Comfortable answering and fielding phone calls.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and quality.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Willingness to work in various conditions.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Willingness to complete repetitive motions using fingers and hands.
- Previous experience in cannabis production, trimming, or related fields is a plus.
- Positive attitude and ability to work effectively in a team setting.
Compensation:
- Competitive hourly wage, based on experience, starting at $17/hour.
- Lovewell Farms Employee Discount.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should complete the application available on Indeed.com. Direct all questions about the position to [email protected].
Lovewell Farms is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.