Production Associate

Location: Lafayette, NJ

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm

Pay Rate: $17.50/hr

About Illicit Gardens

Illicit Gardens is a leading cannabis cultivation company dedicated to producing high-quality cannabis products. We pride ourselves on our refined genetics, premium strains, and commitment to excellence. Illicit Gardens is also proud to be a 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This means our employees are not just team members, they are owners of the company. Through the ESOP, eligible employees earn an ownership stake in Illicit Gardens over time, allowing them to directly share in the Company’s long-term success.

Job Summary

Illicit Gardens is seeking an energetic MIP Floater to assist with multiple areas in the Marijuana Infused Packaging department. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, great time management skills, and the ability to own a high volume role with many responsibilities.

• Follow all New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ CRC) regulations and facility SOPs

• Wear required PPE including gloves, hair nets and beard guards

• Report safety hazards, spills, equipment malfunctions, or compliance concerns immediately

Sanitation & Contamination Control

• Clean and sanitize workspaces, tools, and equipment before and after production

• Follow cross-contamination prevention protocols between cannabis, food ingredients, and vape components

• Maintain sterile handling practices in vape filling areas

Cannabis Lab Operations

• Accurately weigh cannabis materials and concentrate using calibrated scales

• Assist with extraction post-processing, distillate preparation and packing

• Label and track batches to maintain full compliance and traceability

Infusion Kitchen Duties

• Prepare infused oils, distillate, and ingredients for edible production

• Follow batch recipes and operate commercial kitchen equipment safely

• Monitor cooking temperatures and storage conditions for food safety compliance

Vape Cartridge Production

• Assist with filling vape cartridges using approved filling equipment

• Inspect cartridges, hardware, and seals for defects or contamination

• Ensure accurate dosing and proper viscosity handling of distillate or oil

• Cap, seal, and stage cartridges for packaging following compliance standards

• Assist with distillate preparation, live resin preparation, flower preparation, diamond preparation and joint preparation

Packaging & Quality Control

• Package finished products, tamper-evident, and compliant labeling

• Perform quality checks for weight accuracy, appearance, and product consistency

Inventory & Waste Management

• Assist with inventory counts, material reconciliation, and proper cannabis waste disposal procedures. Fill out all logs and hand them over to MIP manager / assistant manager

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• At least 21 years of age and able to obtain licensure through the State of New Jersey

• Previous experience in cannabis production or manufacturing preferred

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of cannabis strains, potency, and product quality standards

• Ability to follow strict compliance and safety protocols

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and employee discounts on products

• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company

• 100% Employee Owned (ESOP)

EEO Statement:

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Questions? Contact our Recruitment Team:

Email: [email protected]