Riverbank Co. is the operating brand of a Missouri-licensed cannabis manufacturing facility preparing to begin commercial operations. We are seeking a motivated, organized, and hands-on individual to join our founding operations team.
This position offers the opportunity to work across multiple areas of a regulated manufacturing operation, including production, regulatory compliance, inventory management, quality systems, documentation, and facility operations.
As Riverbank grows, this role is expected to develop into a position with increased responsibility and opportunities for professional advancement.
Position Summary
The Manufacturing & Operations Specialist will support the day-to-day activities of Riverbank’s manufacturing facility. Responsibilities will include production support, inventory control, regulatory documentation, equipment operation, sanitation, quality checks, facility organization, and operational coordination.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on, fast-paced startup environment and wants to play an active role in building a regulated manufacturing operation from the ground up.
Primary Responsibilities: Manufacturing and Production
- Perform manufacturing and production activities in accordance with approved standard operating procedures.
- Prepare ingredients, materials, supplies, and equipment for production.
- Measure and document ingredients and production quantities accurately.
- Perform in-process quality checks, including pH testing, weight verification, and other required production measurements.
- Complete batch production records and related manufacturing documentation.
- Set up, operate, clean, and sanitize manufacturing equipment.
- Support product packaging, labeling, and finished-goods preparation.
- Identify and promptly report production issues, discrepancies, or deviations.
Facility Operations:
- Receive and inspect incoming ingredients, packaging materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, shipping documents, and receiving requirements.
- Maintain organized inventory, production, and storage areas.
- Coordinate the availability of production supplies and consumable materials.
- Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance or repair needs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and inspection-ready manufacturing facility.
- Follow established sanitation, hygiene, safety, and facility-security procedures.
Compliance and Documentation:
- Maintain accurate production logs, sanitation records, inventory records, and operational documentation.
- Assist with inventory tracking and reporting in Missouri’s Metrc seed-to-sale tracking system.
- Complete physical inventory counts and inventory reconciliations.
- Maintain sanitation, calibration, maintenance, and inspection logs.
- Support compliance with Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation requirements.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, quality procedures, standard operating procedures, and company policies.
- Assist with internal audits, regulatory inspections, and corrective-action activities.
- Immediately report inventory discrepancies, quality concerns, compliance issues, or suspected product deviations.
Operational Support:
- Coordinate with contract laboratories, equipment vendors, consultants, service providers, and other operational partners.
- Assist with production scheduling and production preparation.
- Support customer order preparation, finished-goods staging, and outbound transfers or shipments.
- Assist with the development and improvement of standard operating procedures and operational systems.
- Participate in continuous-improvement projects.
- Provide general operational support as needed during facility startup and commercial production.
Preferred Qualifications:
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Experience in a GMP, HACCP, food-safety, laboratory, pharmaceutical, cannabis, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to follow written procedures and maintain complete and accurate records.
- Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn new manufacturing equipment.
- Comfort using computers, spreadsheets, and digital recordkeeping systems.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Dependability, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
- Willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment.
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform hands-on production duties for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Experience:
Experience in one or more of the following industries or functional areas is highly desirable:
- Food manufacturing
- Beverage manufacturing
- Brewing or distilling
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Nutraceutical manufacturing
- Laboratory operations
- Chemical processing
- Cannabis manufacturing
- Quality assurance
- GMP-regulated manufacturing
- Inventory control or warehouse operations
Cannabis industry experience is not required. We welcome applicants with experience in regulated manufacturing environments who are interested in learning the cannabis industry.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking someone who wants more than a traditional production position. The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, highly organized, and excited about helping establish a new manufacturing operation.
This individual should be comfortable working in a startup environment where responsibilities may evolve as the business grows. The position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of Riverbank’s production processes, quality systems, compliance program, and overall operating culture.
Candidates who demonstrate strong performance may have opportunities to assume increased operational responsibility and future leadership duties.
Regulatory Requirements
Employment is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to meet all applicable Missouri cannabis-industry employment requirements, including obtaining and maintaining a valid Missouri Facility Agent ID card issued by the Division of Cannabis Regulation.
The selected candidate must obtain the required Facility Agent ID card before beginning work at the licensed facility.
Employees must comply with all Riverbank Co. policies, Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation requirements, confidentiality obligations, security procedures, sanitation requirements, and workplace fitness-for-duty and impairment policies applicable to the position.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Some flexible scheduling
- Professional development opportunities
- Training in regulated cannabis manufacturing
- Opportunities for advancement as the company grows
- Direct involvement in launching and building a new manufacturing operation
Equal Employment Opportunity
Riverbank Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
