About Us

Connected International, Inc. (Connected Cannabis Co.) is a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento and operating in California, Arizona, and Florida. With over 11 years experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics. 

With over 250 employees across the United States, Connected maintains a strong presence in the industry across multiple markets. The company has recently expanded into Arizona and Florida with ambitious national expansion plans underway. Connected's mission has always been to breed, grow, and sell the best cannabis in the world, setting high standards for its products, people, and partners wherever we go.

About the Job

Under the Assembly Lead’s supervision, this position is responsible for performing the organizational and physical tasks involved in FGI assemblies.  This position is the main bridge between Production inventory consumption and the digital transfer into the ERP system.

What You Will Do

• Assist with all assemblies from in-house production at MC including support personnel.
• Receive all soft good orders in Acumatica and verify amounts.
• Assist with soft good cycle counts.
• Oversee the physical stocking of FGI in the warehouse.
• Assist with BOM changes in Accumatica as new soft goods become available.
• Fill in as a backup receiving associate to support current personnel. 
• Organize and communicate bulk biomass quantities with Supply Chain (LTB/STB, LSTB for prerolls).
• Assist with monitoring soft goods consumption.
• Perform duties as an alternate fulfillment associate when needed.
• Perform duties as a Quality Control associate when needed
• Other duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

• 1-2 years of distribution experience specific to the shipping/outbound function
• Willingness to learn about Connected products and understand the industry
• Knowledge of software applications that allow for effective customer support, generation of reports and internal presentations
• Ability to identify and document problems related to the product, process, or quality and recommend solutions 
• Self sufficient, is able to work with limited or no direction; can take initiative and provide the team with direction
• Ability to adapt in a fast paced environment, maintain composure in high stress situations and prioritize deadlines
• High school or equivalent
  
  

Compensation

The hourly pay rate for this position in the selected city is: $18.00 - $20.00. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires normal, corrective vision range, the ability to see color and the ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance
• Ability to climb, push, pull, stoop, grasp, walk, sit, stand, bend and reach for the duration of shift
• Requires manual dexterity to operate job related equipment
• Requires normal hearing range

Why Connected?

Connected is an exciting and innovative workplace with a highly engaged workforce brought together by a shared passion to be the best in the business.  We are on a mission to breed, grow and sell the best cannabis in the world!  This is a super unique opportunity to be part of the start-up stage of the booming cannabis industry.  We are looking for exceptional people to join our team as we transition into the next phase of our business ventures and become a leader in the cannabis space.  

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time (Flexible Vacation policy for exempt positions)
• Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities
• Chance to work in an exciting new start-up industry with awesome people!

Join AIR as a Managing Director of Health Data Science & Analytics with our Healthcare Innovations team. Our team works collaboratively to unravel the intertwined challenges of health care quality, costs, and access. Our team of experts – nurses, physicians, psychologists, economists, sociologists, data scientists, and public health experts – advance evidence and save lives by leading rigorous research and evaluation; results-driven technical assistance and training; and leading-edge data science and technology tools.

The Managing Director will lead complex implementation, monitoring, and technical assistance (TA) initiatives for federal health agencies. This position will manage multi‑year projects involving operational oversight, implementation planning, monitoring frameworks, stakeholder engagement, data collection, TA delivery, and performance reporting.

This role is ideally suited for candidates who have successfully led major federal health projects and can serve as strong director on implementation and monitoring contracts.

This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.

About AIR:

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Oversight

• Serve as the principal architect for designing data systems to support AIR’s health research projects, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and reproducibility.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the development of innovative data solutions, using tools such as Databricks; R (the R statistical programming language); Python; Stata; SAS (Statistical Analysis System); and Git within Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) environments, including the Integrated Data Repository (IDR), Chronic Conditions Data Warehouse (CCW), and Virtual Research Data Center (VRDC).
• Provide strategic oversight of data management and analytics pipelines, including governance, automation, and quality assurance.
• Design and implement advanced statistical programming methodologies for complex longitudinal, hierarchical, and multi-source datasets.
• Act as a senior advisor to project directors, statisticians, and clients on data strategy, analytic design, and technical feasibility.
• Spearhead the development of enterprise-wide programming standards, reusable assets, and documentation practices.
• Mentor and coach senior programmers and analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Lead technical contributions to proposals, including conceptualizing analytic frameworks, developing budgets, and writing compelling technical narratives.
• Represent AIR in high-level client engagements, conferences, and professional forums, showcasing AIR’s capabilities and thought leadership.
• Monitor emerging technologies and trends in data science and health analytics, recommending strategic investments and innovations.

Strategic Direction & Federal Business Growth

• Working with AIR’s program area leadership and functional leadership to create business development strategy for established areas and specific new areas of growth identify new opportunities, including:
• Coordinating pursuit plans and pipelines for federal opportunities.
• Supporting bid/no‑bid decisions and ensuring alignment with AIR capabilities and priorities.
• Leading or contributing to proposal pursuits: conceptualizing bid strategies, developing research and monitoring approaches, drafting proposal content, and conducting technical reviews.
• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with potential partners, funders, and federal clients.
• Monitoring ongoing projects to understand client expectations, anticipate needs, and identify opportunities and challenges across the portfolio.
• Assessing staff capacity and helping align resources to support both project delivery and new business pursuits.

Team Leadership, Staff Development & Collaboration

• Foster cross‑functional collaboration across analytics, communications, data management, TA, and operations teams to ensure integrated, high‑quality project delivery.
• Provide coaching and support to rising project leaders in effective project management, quality assurance, client communication, and staff supervision.
• Contribute to a collaborative environment that values and respects a wide range of perspectives, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.

Thought Leadership & External Engagement

• Represent AIR in federal stakeholder meetings, technical discussions, and conferences.
• Collaborate with AIR’s communications teams to translate implementation and monitoring insights into publications, briefs, and presentations.
• Contribute to AIR’s visibility and reputation in federal health program implementation, monitoring, and TA.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, Epidemiology, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 11 years of progressive experience in programming health data, with demonstrated impact in health research or evaluation. 
• Demonstrated experience using Medicare and Medicaid enrollment and claims/encounter data within CMS environments (e.g., IDR, CCW, VRDC).
• Demonstrated experience designing complex data systems drawing from multiple data sources.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale, multi-disciplinary data projects and teams. 
• Deep experience with secure computing environments, data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA), and governance frameworks. 
• Experience working with or for CMS or similar federal health agencies.
• Demonstrated success leading federal proposal development and contributing to winning bids.

Skills

• Working knowledge of CMS program structures, policy priorities, and expectations related to implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Strong communication skills for federal audiences and the ability to manage complex, multi‑stakeholder relationships.
• Experience overseeing large budgets, managing risks, developing staffing plans, and implementing operational systems consistent with federal contracting standards.
• Proven ability to lead large‑scale research or implementation projects, write reports, and present findings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead mission‑driven teams, including staff, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to structure complex initiatives and maintain a long‑term view of project and portfolio needs.
• Collaborative leadership style and commitment to mentorship and staff development.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with experience leading multidisciplinary teams.

Disclosures: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment. 

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.orgor call 202.403.5000.

Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer: AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an “@air.org” domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example jdoe@air.org is correct and jdoe@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out torecruitment@air.org. If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) atReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to your state attorney general. Find out more about how to avoid scams atftc.gov/scams.

Essential Functions:

• Plan the daily orders in AS400/LogPro System
• Schedule all CPU loads, drop and live in TMS (E2 Open)
• Upload BOLs for CPU and Walmart loads into the TMS.
• Clean up the daily "Not Departed" list by keying missed departures into the TMS.
• Communicate missed drop and live loads to CPU carriers.
• Communicate delays in loading to CPU drop and live apts. during the off-shift hours.
• Communicate drop equipment issues for all drop carriers.
• Communicate daily workload to each shift lead for tailgate meetings.
• Direct and prioritize all work to the Warehouse workers and ASRS.
• Communicate arrival and departure of carriers to the warehouse workers.
• Monitor the operation of the ASRS and communicate faults with the warehouse workers.
• Adjust inventory for leaking and damaged products.
• Research and clear errors in the LogPro work queue.
• Update TMS with arrival and departure times.
• Print, distribute, and file all daily shipping documents.
• Monitor and address issues with the aging report.
• Communicate with and direct all incoming and outgoing drivers.
• Take and address all incoming departmental phone calls.
• Personally apply a seal to all outbound trailers.
• Personally inspect and verify seal number on all incoming loads.
• Communicate inventory/release needs to the lab and manage back orders and rolling releases.
• Create license plates for incoming repack and FV orders.
• Manage, document and issue temperature recorders to appropriate customers.

SQF Requirements

• Maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job task and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
• The monitoring of incoming services.

Education and Experience

*High School Diploma or Equivalent.  Additional education preferred.   

*2-4 years in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.

*Intermediate computer knowledge including MS Office.

AS400 and TMS experience preferred.

*Organization and administrative knowledge required.

*Communication skills are a must.

*Extremely detail oriented.

*Self-Motivated

Physical Requirements

*Sitting – possibly for long periods of time (8-10 hrs.)

*Walking  - frequently

*Bending – frequently

*Lifting – (50 lbs) occasionally

*Carrying – (50 lbs.) occasionally

Job Summary:

HP Hood, a leading dairy manufacturer, has an exciting opportunity for a Stationary Maintenance Engineer.  This position will be responsible for welding, electrical, boilers, refrigeration, machinery repair and general maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Welding

• Lay out materials and fabricate according to plant blueprints and sketches.
• Use all types of welding rods for proper bonding, penetration and flow.
• Practice proper use of cutting torch and acetylene welder

Electrical

• Demonstrate proper use and application of electrical test OVM meter.
• Perform proper installations of electrical motors.
• Install conduit and pull electrical wires to code.

Boilers

• Perform feed water tests and add proper chemicals as needed.
• Maintain proper TDS levels in the boiler.
• Operate boilers on natural gas or fuel.

Refrigeration

• Maintain head pressures to obtain proper temperatures.
• Switch refrigeration compressors from high side to low side or intermediate side as needed.
• Perform and maintain oil drained from ammonia in our refrigeration systems.

Machinery Repair

• Follow factory "ASSEMBLY BLUE PRINTS" and put them into proper use.
• Demonstrate proper use of hand tools.
• Demonstrate the proper use of shop equipment such as drill press, bearing pullers, grinders, part-off saw, etc.

General

• Perform above functions in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Respond and perform assigned duties in a timely manner per work order program appendix II.
• Perform assigned duties following "GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES".
• Attend Daily Production Meeting if required.
• Maintain records and logs as required.
• Support change over and start up of assigned area.
• Upholds quality, safety and cleanliness standards within designated areas.

SQF Requirements

• Maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining work areas in a sanitary manner.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• The monitoring of contracted services.
• Maintaining the calibration program.
• Maintaining the Prevention Maintenance Program.

Coverage

• Maintenance Chief Engineer is trained in all aspects of the Maintenance Engineer Job Description and able to perform coverage in this position as needed.

Education and Experience: 

• GED or High School Diploma.
• At least 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Prior experience in industrial maintenance.
• Intermediate Computer Skill (i.e. Word, Excel, etc).
• Excellent Troubleshoot Experience.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Communication skills are a must.
• Multi-tasked Individual.
• Ability to work independently

Skills and Competencies: 

• Standing: Long periods (a minimum of 6 hours)
• Sitting: Occasionally for short periods
• Walking: Frequently
• Bending: Occasionally
• Lifting: Light (less than 30 lbs) frequently
• Carrying: Light (30-50 lbs) infrequently distance – 100 ft
• Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance infrequently
• Ability to work at heights approaching 85 feet, with roof heights at 100 feet (no vertigo)
• Able to tolerate cold environments (cooler and warehouse)

Special Requirements:

• Follow specified assigned area roles and responsibility as it applies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Vigilantly monitor equipment operation for indications of impending problems and possible operational improvements.
• Ensure that all required sanitary maintenance is performed.
• Address equipment problems in an aggressive manner, as to minimize downtime.
• Make controlled adjustments to equipment to optimize the running efficiency.
• Responsible for maintaining documentation associated with operations.
• Uphold highest quality, safety, and cleanliness standards within designated area.
• Communicate with other team members to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Ensure that all resources are available for production run.
• Set-up oncoming shift for successful run.
• Expected to perform any duties necessary to support the team.
• Obtain information necessary to perform duties at pre-shift tailgate meetings and by meeting with off-going operator.
• Determine line “bottlenecks” and take action to improve.
• Properly receives and stores all Warehouse deliveries.

Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Intermediate Computer Skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc)
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Solid Mechanical Skills
• Ability to work well with people
• Excellent communication skills
• Multi-tasked Individual
• Ability to work independently

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: Long periods (a minimum of 8+ hours)
• Sitting: Occasionally for short periods
• Walking: Long periods
• Bending: Frequently
• Lifting: Heavy (50+ lbs) frequently
• Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs) frequently distance Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance frequently

Casual Employee: -  This is a casual position with variable shifts that may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may fall between 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., or 5:00 am - 1:30 pm; or 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm; or 9:00 pm - 5:30 am - depending on business needs. Openings needed are primarily on Swing/Graveyard. Must be willing to work Swing/Graveyard

Casual employees will receive (80%) of the regular inside employee wages. For candidates based in California, this position starts at $25.60.

If you are a California resident, the information you provide to Hood is subject to Hood’s California Consumer Privacy Act Notice.

About Us

Connected International, Inc. (Connected Cannabis Co.) is a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento and operating in California, Arizona, and Florida. With over 11 years experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics. 

With over 250 employees across the United States, Connected maintains a strong presence in the industry across multiple markets. The company has recently expanded into Arizona and Florida with ambitious national expansion plans underway. Connected's mission has always been to breed, grow, and sell the best cannabis in the world, setting high standards for its products, people, and partners wherever we go.

About the Job

The Part-Time Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for the store’s day to day inventory tasks, which includes inventory counts, quality checks of incoming products, labeling and organization of inventory.  They will also assist the Inventory Lead and Manager in verification of product counts and regulatory compliance standards upon deliveries.  Ensure products are received within California Track and Trace system (METRC) and ERP system and have appropriate labels before making goods available for sale.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the labeling and tagging, organizing, counting and quality checks for all new FGI received.
• Conduct weekly cycle counts and assist in investigating any discrepancies.
• Ensure all products entering inventory have gone through standard quality checks, for quantity verification, label verification and COA verification.
• Count, reconcile, and complete monthly inventory audits every month.
• Escalate any inventory and UID discrepancies to the Inventory Control Lead or Manager for quick resolution.
• Research inventory variances and adjustments as directed.
• Work with Inventory Manager/Lead to maintain an accurate log of inventory for disposal.
• Maintain a list of all quality hold/quarantined product.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation

• Competitive pay starting at $18.00 per hour.

What We Are Looking For

• Must be 21+ years of age
• Inventory experience in a retail or warehouse environment is a plus
• Strong math skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel and Word
• METRC or similar cannabis seed-to-sale tracking software experience (preferred)
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Requires normal, corrective vision range, the ability to see color and the ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance
• Ability to climb, push, pull, stoop, grasp, walk, sit, stand, bend and reach for the duration of shift
• Requires manual dexterity to operate job related equipment
• Requires normal hearing range

Why Connected?

Connected is an exciting and innovative workplace with a highly engaged workforce brought together by a shared passion to be the best in the business.  We are on a mission to breed, grow and sell the best cannabis in the world!  This is a super unique opportunity to be part of the start-up stage of the booming cannabis industry.  We are looking for exceptional people to join our team as we transition into the next phase of our business ventures and become a leader in the cannabis space.  

• Competitive Pay
• Employee Discounts at Connected retail stores
• Employee Assistance Program, PTO
• Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities
• Chance to work in an exciting new start-up industry with awesome people!

About Us

11 years from our humble beginnings as the founders of Fruitridge Health & Wellness in Sacramento, Connected now maintains a portfolio of proprietary top-shelf cannabis genetics cultivated in state-of-the-art grow facilities. We are proud to be the largest grower of premium flower in California.  

With three retail doors in California, recent expansion into Arizona and national expansion plans in motion, we operate one of the fastest growing, vertically integrated cannabis companies in the country.   

Our mission has remained the same since day one: To breed, grow and sell the best cannabis in the world.  This commitment to deliver at the absolute pinnacle comes to life in the standards we hold our product, our people, and our partners to every day.  

Proprietary genetics cultivated with cutting-edge technology and over 100 years of combined plant cultivation experience has earned our flower the highest wholesale price in any major legal market. Our continued curiosity can be traced back to an early obsession with R&D that poured resources into what is now one of the most advanced cannabis breeding programs in the world. 

In 2017, we welcomed Alien Labs to the Connected family; a partnership built on the foundation of like-minded quality standards and the desire to raise those standards across the industry.

Today, a new emphasis on elevated experiences will ride in tandem with geographical and menu expansion on the fast paced and thrilling road ahead for the entire Connected family of brands.

About the Job

The Part-Time Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for the store’s day to day inventory tasks, which includes inventory counts, quality checks of incoming products, labeling and organization of inventory.  They will also assist the Inventory Lead and Manager in verification of product counts and regulatory compliance standards upon deliveries.  Ensure products are received within California Track and Trace system (METRC) and ERP system and have appropriate labels before making goods available for sale.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the labeling and tagging, organizing, counting and quality checks for all new FGI received.
• Conduct weekly cycle counts and assist in investigating any discrepancies.
• Ensure all products entering inventory have gone through standard quality checks, for quantity verification, label verification and COA verification.
• Count, reconcile, and complete monthly inventory audits every month.
• Escalate any inventory and UID discrepancies to the Inventory Control Lead or Manager for quick resolution.
• Research inventory variances and adjustments as directed.
• Work with Inventory Manager/Lead to maintain an accurate log of inventory for disposal.
• Maintain a list of all quality hold/quarantined product.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

• Must be 21+ years of age
• Inventory experience in a retail or warehouse environment is a plus
• Strong math skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel and Word
• METRC or similar cannabis seed-to-sale tracking software experience (preferred)
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Requires normal, corrective vision range, the ability to see color and the ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance
• Ability to climb, push, pull, stoop, grasp, walk, sit, stand, bend and reach for the duration of shift
• Requires manual dexterity to operate job related equipment
• Requires normal hearing range

Compensation

• Competitive pay starting at $18.00 per hour.

Why Connected?

Connected is an exciting and innovative workplace with a highly engaged workforce brought together by a shared passion to be the best in the business.  We are on a mission to breed, grow and sell the best cannabis in the world!  This is a super unique opportunity to be part of the start-up stage of the booming cannabis industry.  We are looking for exceptional people to join our team as we transition into the next phase of our business ventures and become a leader in the cannabis space.  

• Competitive Pay
• Employee Discounts at Connected retail stores
• Employee Assistance Program, PTO
• Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities
• Chance to work in an exciting new start-up industry with awesome people!