Packaging Support

Packaging Support

New York, United States

Company
Grön Confections
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Via
Lensa

Job Description
We're Grön (pronounced like grew-n, Swedish for green). We craft the most delicious cannabis edibles on the planet. As a leading North American brand, we're dedicated to high-quality products that cater to our diverse customers. Driven by innovation, sustainability, and community, we create our edibles with care. Founded in her basement, chocolatier and mother Christine Apple started Grön in 2015, and has since grown the company into a team of over 200+ passionate individuals in 8 different markets (and counting). We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and professionalism as we serve millions of customers worldwide. Every team member is expected to contribute to our mission with dedication and teamwork, crafting our gummies and chocolates with love for the community.

At Grön, we operate first by our Mission & Values: we win with dignity and grace, we only deliver excellence, we embrace transformation. We believe all Grön employees should embrace and operate with these values in mind. If you feel like you embody our values, keep reading to find out more about how you could make an impact as a part of our team.

About the Role:

Packaging Support at Grön is the daily facilitator for preparing and packaging all products needed for fulfillment. The packaging team must work at high levels of production efficiency and safety. The Packaging Support is expected to follow, maintain and hold the team accountable to standard work methods and safe work habits to ensure product packaging and fulfillment is as efficient and safe as possible. Shift schedule is typically Monday-Thursday from 7am to 5:30pm. Flexible schedules preferred.

In this role you will:
• Communicate clearly and frequently with the Packaging team and leadership to achieve daily goals
• Follow company and government compliance to complete daily packaging and prep
• Maintain a clear workspace
• Maintain our seed-to-sale system, METRC, by managing associated tags and batch stickers
• Complete daily checklists to keep facility running smoothly
• Learn to properly operate various types of machines in the packaging process
• Sleeve, sticker, package, wrap and heat seal all products post-production
• Keep a keen eye for the details to find tasks when there is a break in packaging
• Collaborate with coworkers to complete packaging tasks in a timely fashion
You'll be a great fit if you have the following:
• You have at least 1 year of experience working in a similar fast paced industry
• You believe in communicating early and often about things that work and things that don't
• You have the ability to lift 25+ pounds and stand for long periods of time
• You believe in doing things well the first time and have a strong attention for detail
• You take ownership and accountability of work for the whole team to be successful
• You uplift others and see yourself as a supportive team member and co-worker
• You demonstrate integrity and respect in all interactions, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
• You strive for the highest standards in every aspect of your role.
• You can adapt to and drive change with enthusiasm.
Interview Process:

At Grön, we go through the same interview steps for all Packaging Support candidates to ensure equity in our hiring process. Our process is designed to learn as much about each candidate as possible, as well as give candidates access to our team and hear what it's like to work with us.
• Call with Hiring Manager

Benefits & Compensation:

This position has an hourly pay of $ 19/hr
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401k Program
• PTO
• 10 Paid holidays
• Parental leave

Grön is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, our company provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, gender, family or parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. We hire and promote individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs. Grön will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage all applicants over the age of 21.

BE AWARE OF FRAUD! Please be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiter activity by persons that are posing as a Grön recruiters. Please confirm that the person you are working with has an @eatgron email address. Additionally, Grön will never request financial information or payments from candidates at any point during the hiring process nor will we send checks for equipment at anytime. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please contact our team via jobs@eatgron.com
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Packing Jobs in United States

Q What is the federal minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, the federal minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act remains $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Packing jobs qualify as non-exempt work, requiring overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. State minimums are higher in 30 states, such as $16.00 per hour in California.
Q What is the median hourly wage for packers and packagers in the US in 2026?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median hourly wage for packers and packagers, hand (SOC 53-7062) is $15.92 ($33,100 annually) based on May 2023 data, with 10th percentile at $12.35 per hour and 90th at $21.07 per hour. Wages average $16.94 per hour nationally. Entry-level packing jobs start at $14.00 to $16.00 per hour depending on location.
Q What work visa is required for international applicants seeking packing jobs in the US in 2026?
As per USCIS, foreign workers for temporary non-agricultural packing jobs use the H-2B visa, with a fiscal year 2026 cap of 66,000 base visas plus up to 64,000 supplementals from prior appropriations. Employers must obtain labor certification from DOL and file Form I-129, costing $460 filing fee. Processing time is 2-4 months.
Q What education or prior experience is needed for entry-level packing jobs in the US?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, packers and packagers need no formal educational credential and no previous work experience. Training is short-term on-the-job, typically 1 month or less. About 70% of jobs require high school diploma or equivalent for safety and literacy reasons.
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