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 technicians are for executing post-harvest, processing, and packaging plans in keeping with the Company’s operating procedures for cannabis production. Technicians conduct the day-to-day assignments and tasks of the cannabis production cycle, including packaging, and labeling of cannabis for our customer. 

Packaging: Responsible for processing and packaging all cultivated and manufactured cannabis products. The technician is required to use various manual and automated types of packaging equipment as well as maintaining the equipment for daily use, including cleaning and troubleshooting. 

Post-Harvest: Performs manual labor to assist in the processing of cannabis, including, but not limited to hanging, bucking, drying, destemming, and trimming. The role maintains a sanitary and organized inventory of product depends upon the detail and thoughtfulness s/he exhibits in this position primarily the ability effectively compartmentalizes strains, batches, and corresponding numeric values to reduce any confusion or mislabeling. 
 
Lab: Learns the extraction processes to facilitate and drive distillate and concentrate production. The technician will perform a broad range of duties related to day-to-day operations and production of oil. That includes preparation and extraction of plant material, the preparation of solutions, supplies, materials, and equipment, cleaning & maintenance of equipment and facilities proper and safe use of equipment and materials. 

Kitchen: Responsible for having the basic knowledge of all daily operations in an edible and cannabis infused kitchen. Assisting in the preparing food items and other culinary activities as directed by the kitchen manager. Performing routine cleaning and maintenance of all kitchen equipment and operating all equipment safely in its intended manner. 

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Packaging: Operating and maintaining kitchen and packaging systems/equipment:  monitoring, calibrating, running, and troubleshooting systems; stocking and handling production inputs and supplies; sanitizing and cleaning production areas, kitchen workspaces and tools. 
• Extractions and Infusions
• Ensure daily QA/QC compliance with policies and procedures including but not limited to, state compliance, security protocols, and access protocols. 
• Other duties as required or needed to assist company in meeting goals    

Qualifications 

• Excellent communication skills  
• Strong work ethic, reliable, flexible  
• Commitment to producing highest quality work  
• Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, including flexible and/or extended hours as needed 

Education  

• High school diploma/GED   

Experience  

• 1-year experience in the cannabis or agricultural industry not required, but preferred 

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude)  

• Adaptable / Flexible - Effectively manages change and adjusts comfortably to new people and processes; multi-tasks and handles ambiguity and stress well while remaining positive; bounces back quickly from challenging situations; asks for help when needed and stays focused on being a force for good.  

Direct reports  

• No 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. 

• Frequently works in rooms with bright light where eye protection is required. 
• Frequently works in rooms with moderate heat and humidity. 
• The person in this position is constantly exposed to moderate background noise due to environmental systems, equipment and fans. 

Physical requirements 

• Prolonged sitting, standing and / or walking motion/movement will be required throughout the shift. 
• Constant movement of hands/fingers and limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina. 
• Frequently ascends/descends a ladder to inspect/maintain plants. 

• Occasionally operate power hand tools and other cultivation machinery. 
• Must be able to inspect and detect quality deviations and defects. 
• Occasional lifting, positioning or moving items up to 100 pounds. 

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

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.