Packaging & Labeling Associate (Rochester)

About the Role

The Packaging & Labeling Associate will support a short-term production project at a

warehouse facility in Rochester, NY. The primary focus of this role is applying labels to

packaged goods accurately and efficiently, verifying compliance information, and preparing

labeled inventory for staging and distribution. This is a fast-paced, detail-oriented assignment

ideal for candidates who take pride in precision and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply multiple labels to boxes and packaged goods accurately and consistently

• Verify label information for accuracy, including SKU, batch numbers, and compliance data

• Inspect boxes and packaging for defects prior to labeling

• Maintain productivity targets while meeting quality standards

• Organize labeled inventory for staging or distribution

• Keep work area clean, organized, and in compliance with facility standards

• Follow all safety, GMP, and company procedures

• Report discrepancies, damaged product, or quality concerns to a supervisor

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Must present a valid driver’s license for facility entry

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Previous warehouse, packaging, labeling, or general labor experience preferred

• Strong attention to detail, particularly with label placement and compliance information

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks with consistency

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Reliable, punctual, and ready to work the full scheduled shift

• Team player with a professional attitude

About Vangst:

Vangst is the cannabis industry’s hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry’s go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry’s leading businesses.

Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.

Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.

Vangst’s headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company and backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Capital, and others.

Vangst 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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