Packaging Tech

Ayr Wellness is a leading U.S. multi-state cannabis operator with more than 90 licensed retail locations across Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Nevada, and soon, Virginia. We cultivate, manufacture, and sell a broad portfolio of high-quality cannabis products, proudly serving both medical patients and adult-use consumers across our markets.

About the role

The Packaging Technician is responsible for the safe and accurate packaging and labeling of all products. Working within a team environment, the Packaging Technician maintains the chain of integrity of our premium cannabis products from processing to customers and patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate filling, packaging and labeling of all products ensuring compliance with company, local and state policies and procedures and product specifications.
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) to ensure the safety and efficacy of all products.
• Ensures daily production schedule and goals set by Production Manager/Team Leads are met.
• Maintains high level of cleanliness of all packaging equipment, production areas and sanitation practices concerning handling of product according to company procedures; reports any potential contamination to a Team Lead immediately.
• Documents line inefficiencies and downtime to identify issues. Works in conjunction with others to resolve them in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with Quality Assurance department to ensure that process parameters and quality testing is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Ensures the timely and accurate completion of all production records, quality records and electronic reporting tools.
• Assists in fostering a positive work environment, treating everyone with dignity and respect while perpetuating a curiosity for “everything cannabis”.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be able to work on nights, weekends or alternate shifts.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• 1-year experience in the cannabis or packaging industry preferred.

Skills

• 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.

Working conditions

• Exposure 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.
• Constant exposure 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 operates 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 50 pounds.