Ayr Wellness Careers

Company Description

AYR Wellness is a publicly traded, multi-state cannabis company with more than 85 dispensaries. We are one of the largest scale producers of high-quality cannabis in the U.S., and our purpose is to be a force for good. People are at the heart of everything we do, and we are passionate about bringing progress and positive changes to our communities, our industry, and our world.   

Our talented and reliable team members are the foundation of our business and investing in exceptional talent is paramount to our success. The key to building a culture where everyone can thrive starts and ends with our teams. Their collective courage and kyndness sets AYR apart. Your career growth at AYR is limitless, and we believe in creating an environment where everyone can flourish and win together. 

Job Summary

The Post-Harvest Supervisor is responsible for the overseeing of all processes in the department including but not limited to harvest, destem, properly weighing, tracking and inspecting all cannabis flower intended for packaging. They are also responsible for communicating to the Lead(s) to follow through with the tasks assigned to the team by the Processing Manager. This position is an integral piece of the harvest, cure, and trim process at Ayr Wellness, focusing on effective teamwork, ensuring that all numbers are correctly reported in the state mandated inventory tracking system, and only the highest-quality, well-manicured cannabis flower is packaged for sale to our customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring a Safe working environment by performing Safety Audits and Safety Corrective Actions as required. 
• Responsible for the adherence and management of the AYR Operating System (AOS) within the assigned area. 
• Responsible for assisting the Post-Harvest Manager in organizing, planning, and implementing strategies for the department.
• Responsible for auditing Leads’ inspection and weighing of cannabis flower, stems, stalks, and fan leaves and input into the state mandated and internal tracking software system(s).
• Responsible for the scheduling of labor and management of daily adjustments to ensure production requirements are achieved. 
• Responsible for the Quality Control of their assigned area ensuring a clean, seedless, pest, and pathogen product is produced.
• Reports any instances of identifiable occurrence of mold, mildew, seeds, pests, or pathogens to the Post-harvest Manager.
• Responsible for tracking attendance and performance of their assigned team members.  Aids in the hiring process for post-harvest.
• Responsible for scheduling training and feedback to the team member during their training period. 
• Assists with any other tasks related to the post-harvest process as necessary.
• Allocates duties to the Post-Harvest Leads and Technicians as needed.
• Fosters a positive work environment, treating everyone with dignity and respect while perpetuating a curiosity for “everything cannabis”.

Qualifications

• Must meet age requirement as outlined by state cannabis agencies.
• Able to pass all background checks/fingerprinting as required by state cannabis agencies.
• Able to provide valid badging/credentials as required by state cannabis agencies.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong desire to produce a high-quality product.
• Ability to multi-task repeatedly with exceptional attention to detail with minimal errors.
• Excellent PC Skills and expertise in Microsoft Office programs.
• Proven record of boosting team performance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers.
• Must be dependable, professional, and confident. And be able to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance. 

Education

• High school diploma/GED
• Bachelor’s degree in a horticultural or agricultural field or demonstrated experience in horticulture or agricultural production preferred.

Experience

1-3 years

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude)

Priority Setting - Invests their time and others on what's important to deliver business results; quickly and effectively collaborates bringing together the collective intelligence of critical team members and prioritizes what needs to be done to reach the goal; quickly senses opportunities and obstacles in accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks and creates focus that drives success and results.   

Relationship Building - Viewed as a truthful individual who shares authentic and constructive feedback in a respectful manner in the spirit of being a force for good; builds mutual respect and trust by listening, learning, and acting with compassion to encourage others in discovering their genius; takes responsibility for mistakes and offers impactful solutions; recognizes personal strengths and weaknesses; seeks and openly welcomes feedback for continuous improvement and personal growth.  

Results Oriented - Empowered with the knowledge of their potential this person learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner, open to change, analyzes successes and failures for continuous improvement, experiments and will try anything to find solutions that support an ecosystem of knowledge; enjoys challenge of unfamiliar tasks, quickly grasps the essence and underlying structure of anything.   

Functional/Technical Skill - Possesses functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform at a high level of accomplishment; understands how their job function supports being a force for good 

Direct reports

Working conditions

• The person in this position may be exposed to dust, kief, cleaning chemicals and fumes. Although systems are in place to remove these byproducts, there is still exposure to some degree.
• The working area may be odorous at times and loud due to fans and filtration systems, fluctuating between cold and warm temperatures.

Physical requirements

• Sitting, standing, and walking motion/movement will be required.
• Lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Constant movement and use of hands/fingers and limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Must be able to inspect and detect quality defects.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

At AYR Wellness, our vision is to be a force for good in all we do and to bring lasting positive change to our communities, our industry, and our world. And it wouldn’t be possible without our exceptionally talented team. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each employee and supports their individual journey in finding their genius and pursuing their passion.

AYR Wellness is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of age, gender, religion, marital or veterans’ status.