Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician Department: Quality Reports to: Quality Control Supervisor Effective Date: 4/28/2025 Important Notice Regarding Work Location: The initial work location for this position will be at our facility in Peekskill, NY. Please note that our operations are scheduled to relocate to Middletown, NY in early 2026. Candidates must be willing and able to work in Peekskill for approximately 6-8 months following their start date, and transition to the Middletown location once the move is complete. Company Overview: DreamFields is one of the top 5 cannabis companies in the industry through our leading #1 pre-roll brand, Jeeter. The company is very passionate about producing world-class marketing, high quality, innovative products, delivering unprecedented customer experiences, having cutting-edge operations, and curating an amazing company culture & thriving work environment. With over 1500+ employees we are proud to be one of the most loved employers in the industry. The company continues to experience exponential month-over-month growth as one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and we have begun our aggressive national expansion to all the legalized cannabis states in the USA. Job Summary: The Quality Control Technician will directly support the Quality Control Supervisor at DreamFields New York in Fort Montgomery, NY. This position inspects products, accurately tracks types and quantities of defects, and ensures proper containment of quality risks. This role is responsible for ensuring only products adhering to company specifications will proceed to the next stage of the manufacturing or distribution process. Duties/Responsibilities: Inspect or test products before, during, and/or after the manufacturing process to ensure incoming or outgoing products align with company and legal standards. This may include raw materials, work-in-process materials, finished goods, and/or finished packaged cases. Review and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and specifications. Pass or reject products as necessary to ensure compliance with applicable cannabis regulations as well as DreamFields' internal specifications, policies, and procedures. Correctly categorize rejected products in accordance with the observed defect(s). Track units reworked and/or rejected in real time. Document inspection results by accurately counting and reporting quality-related data quarterly (every 2 hours). Real-time data entry is required during cannabis raw material QC inspections. Raise red flags and provide detailed notes as needed to internally communicate quality- or compliance-related issues clearly and effectively. Communicate to and collaborate with QC Supervisor, Production Lead, or other team members as needed to contribute to error reduction and process enhancements. Identify and communicate quality-related insights and opportunities for continuous improvement to QC Supervisor and Production Leads. Support identification of appropriate corrective actions. Properly use and maintain QC equipment and materials in accordance with approved methods and Good Manufacturing Practices. Maintain sanitary conditions at workstation(s). Be receptive to coaching or performance-related feedback from QC leadership. As needed, support with execution and documentation of product tests or experiments. Required Skills/Abilities: Must be at least 21 years of age and have reliable transportation. Meticulous attention to detail - must be able to closely inspect product to identify defects, count and report accurate numerical data, and review/verify product labeling with a high degree of accuracy. Strong verbal communication skills - must be able to professionally communicate and collaborate with others, effectively follow and provide instructions, and ask questions as necessary to fulfill roles and expectations. Problem-solving skills - skilled at making pertinent observations and recommending solutions to manufacturing defects in a fast-paced production environment. Ability to maintain a high level of cleanliness, organization, and sanitary work environment in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Must be quickly adaptable and open to change. Knowledge of and ability to uphold workplace health and safety standards. Knowledge of the environmental and other manufacturing conditions necessary to achieve safe and high-quality cannabis products - strongly preferred. Education and Experience: HS Diploma or GED. Experience in a quality control or quality assurance role, preferably in cannabis or a similarly highly regulated industry. Experience with accurate and timely data reporting - strongly preferred. EEOC: DreamFields is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.