METRC Quality Assurance

METRC Quality Assurance (Project Management) The Opportunity

Quality Assurance (QA) in a vertically integrated cannabis operation plays a critical role in ensuring that every stage of production from cultivation of the plants to processing, packaging, and distribution meets strict quality standards and complies with all regulatory requirements. A QA employee acts as the guardian of product safety and consistency, implementing and overseeing procedures that guarantee compliant, high-quality cannabis products for consumers.

The role will require use of METRC for seed-to-sale tracking and Distru.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to tribal and state cannabis regulations (e.g., MLB DCR and MN OCM).
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Review, enforce, keep SOPs up-to-date, ensure staff follows them.
• Quality Control & Testing: Review Certificates of Analysis (COAs), approve or reject product batches, assist with QA at case level, verify packaging and labeling accuracy.
• Documentation & Traceability: Maintain accurate records: batch logs, sanitation logs, equipment calibration, training records, full traceability from seed to sale; arrange scale calibrations and certifications.
• Sanitation & Environmental Monitoring: Implement and monitor cleaning schedules, pest control, equipment maintenance; conduct swab tests, ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
• Internal Audits & Continuous Improvement: Conduct regular audits, identify non-conformances, lead investigations, implement CAPA.
• Complaint Handling & Recalls: Manage product complaints, quarantine recalled products, maintain systems for consumer safety and regulatory reporting.

• Serves and works with others by building relationships.
• Fosters an inclusive workplace where inclusion and individual differences are valued.
• Collaborates across boundaries to achieve common goals.
• Aligns organizational objectives and practices with Mille Lacs Band traditions or interests as appropriate.
• Demonstrates drive for continued personal and professional growth.

• We have a fun, energetic personality and are adventurous, creative, and open‑minded.
• We strive to lead through our seven (7) values in all that we do:
  Wisdom, Love, Respect, Truth, Humility, Bravery, and Honesty.
• Our foundation of Servant Leadership is a philosophy that embodies and fosters empowerment, decision‑making and engagement across all levels of the organization.
• We are a career accelerant, which means developing our Associates is one of our main priorities.
• We provide a space for Associates and others to bring who they are to work and impart a sense of purpose.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in inventory control, quality assurance, compliance, or a related operational role.
• Hands‑on experience with METRC or similar traceability systems required.
• Experience working in a regulated industry (cannabis, food, pharma, agriculture, or laboratory environment) strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with SOPs, audits, COA review, or QA documentation is highly desirable.
• Experience in the cannabis field preferred.
• Must be able to secure license from Regulatory Agency.
• Responsible for following all relevant Cannabis Regulations.
• Mille Lacs Band Member and American Indian preference will be exercised in the hiring process.

• Superior technical and communication skills.
• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to a variety of situations, collect data, analyze facts, and determine an appropriate response.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladder, carrying 40 lbs at times.
• Must have attention to detail and repetitive work.
• Must be capable of interpreting regulations and assessing compliance.

• Indoor cultivation facility with controlled temperatures and humidity levels.
• Exposure to strong odors and varying noise levels.
• Collaborative team environment with communication between multiple departments.
• Adherence to safety protocols to maintain a clean and safe workspace.