Quality Technician I

Curio Holdings, LLC

Maryland Heights, MO

Pay: $21/hr

$21.00 - $21.00

Contact Information: Messiah Ponds - messiah.ponds@curiowellness.com,

At Curio Wellness we empower people to thrive by adapting plant nature to human nature. We are committed to transforming the conversation around cannabis, fostering a deeper understanding of its benefits, and ensuring that every product we offer meets the highest standards.

**Be bold. Be exceptional. Be well.**

The quality of our products starts on the production floor. As a Quality Technician I at Curio Wellness, you’ll be part of that work every day in our Cultivation and Manufacturing areas. You’ll check that work meets cGMP and cGAP standards, inspect materials and finished products, and help find the root causes of problems so they don’t happen again.

You’ll report directly to the Site Quality Manager. You’ll join a team focused on continuous improvement, where your ideas help shape how our quality programs run. If you’re detail-oriented, take ownership of your work, and like solving problems with a team, we’d like to meet you.

**What you'll do**

• Make sure current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and current Good Agricultural Practices (cGAP) quality policies and procedures are followed in line with state regulations
• Approve standard work for production cells before production starts, including ATP swabbing
• Inspect materials and products to protect finished product quality
• Take part in root cause analysis when quality issues occur
• Support internal and external audits
• Put sanitation practices in place and monitor them
• Oversee disposal of non-conforming material (green waste)
• Contribute ideas to Lean process improvements for Manufacturing quality programs
• Follow food and allergen safety policies
• Complete all daily tasks, projects, and objectives
• Follow all policies every day, including state compliance, security and access protocols, dress code, and work schedules
• Bring professionalism and a service mindset to every interaction
• Follow all HR policies, including confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
• Other duties as assigned

**What we're looking for:**

**Required**

• Must be 21 or older
• Able to obtain and maintain a state cannabis agent registration/ID ([Maryland Cannabis Administration] or [Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation]), including a background check
• High School Diploma or GED, or 1+ year of quality experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extreme Ownership: you take full responsibility for your work and drive good outcomes
• Experience in a manufacturing environment that follows GMP standards
• Lean experience
• Critical thinking: you can troubleshoot issues, brainstorm solutions with a team, and put improvements in place
• Ability to follow written procedures and check that others follow them
• Analytical and data interpretation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Proficiency with computers and office software
• ServSafe certification (if required by state regulations)
• Responsible Vendor Training (if required by state regulations)

**Physical requirements and work environment**

• Wear required PPE (gloves, hairnet, gown, safety glasses, respirator)
• Work in an environment with strong plant odors, *[temperature/humidity variation]*, and machine noise
• Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

**Why Curio?**

We offer a competitive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and growth:

• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through CareFirst (company pays 80% of employee premiums)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Free mental health support and telehealth services when enrolled in our company health insurance plan
• 80 hours of paid time off (PTO) plus 3 floating holidays
• Paid sick time
• 8 company-paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Discount (up to 40% discount products at Far & Dotter dispensaries)
• Career development program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance

**How to apply**

Apply at careers.curiowellness.com

*Curio Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer Curio Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.*

*Must be 21 years old.*

***Maryland:*** *As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Maryland requirements, which include providing a copy of their fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check.*

***Missouri:*** *As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Missouri requirements, which include providing a copy of their