Machine Operator

Position: Machine Operator

Pay: $24.50 per hour

Hours: Monday - Friday: 4pm - 1am 

Address: 100 Davids Dr, Wilmington, OH 45177

Company Info: 

King City Gardens (KCG) is a rapidly growing cannabis company founded in 2023, and we’re just getting started! We are a Level 1 cultivator serving both the medical and recreational cannabis markets, operating out of a 60,000 square foot facility, with 25,000 square feet currently under canopy and only plans to keep expanding. We also have 3 dispensaries under The Garden brand in Sycamore Township, Camp Washington, and Colerain, our upcoming flagship location. If that wasn’t exciting enough, we recently partnered with Jeeter to manufacture the #1 pre-roll in the world! With big things happening across cultivation, retail, and manufacturing, KCG is the place to grow, make an impact, and help shape the future of the cannabis industry!

Job Description:

Machine Operators play a key role in keeping KCG’s production operations running safely, efficiently, and consistently. They’re responsible for operating automated and semi-automated equipment, maintaining equipment cleanliness, and ensuring products meet quality and labeling standards. Another key responsibility is working closely with the production team to identify issues, support smooth workflows, and help meet daily production goals. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where safety, quality, and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Operates various pieces of automated and semi-automated equipment.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Conduct line clearances and label verification.
• Communicate any issues involving equipment operation, quality evaluation, inspection, or troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with and monitor the performance of other operators as needed.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills:

• Understanding of automated assembly or packaging equipment.
• Ability to prepare concise and accurate records and reports.
• Ability to continuously monitor equipment and product quality, and communicate machine, component, and/or product issues to support personnel.

Required Experience:

• 2+ years of experience as a general automation machine operator.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in the cannabis, food manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or other regulated production industries.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of standing or sitting for long periods
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs

Division of Cannabis Control Requirements:

• Must be 21+
• No felonies
• No trafficking Charges 

Benefits

Benefits: 

• Full Time Employees are eligible for health, vision, and dental plans after 30 days. 
• Employee discount