Cannabis CPG QC Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and compliance-driven Quality Control Specialist to join our cannabis consumer packaged goods (CPG) team. This role ensures that all cannabis products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance under California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and company standards. As part of the production and packaging team, the QC Specialist will oversee product inspections, document compliance, and ensure packaging/labeling accuracy prior to release for distribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect cannabis flower, concentrates, pre-rolls, vape cartridges, edibles, and other CPG items for consistency, defects, and compliance.
• Verify weight accuracy, packaging seals, labeling requirements, and batch traceability.
• Monitor product storage conditions to ensure freshness and stability.
• Ensure compliance with California DCC regulations, including packaging/labeling requirements, potency disclosures, warning statements, and tamper-evident seals.
• Support readiness for state inspections, audits, and 3rd-party testing.
• Maintain strict adherence to GMP and food-safety style standards.
• Complete QC checklists, batch records, and deviation reports.
• Assist in corrective actions and root cause analysis for non-conforming products.
• Ensure records are maintained in compliance with METRC tracking and internal SOPs.
• Work closely with Production, Packaging, and QA teams to resolve quality issues.
• Participate in SOP development, revisions, and training.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and efficiency.

Compensation

• $20+ DOE
• PTO
• Medical