Packaging Tech

Ayr Wellness is a leading U.S. multi-state cannabis operator with over 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 for medical patients and adult-use consumers. Our strength lies in our people, and we’re looking for builders and doers to help shape the future of cannabis.

About the role

The Packaging Technician is responsible for the safe and accurate packaging and labeling of all products, maintaining 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, 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; reports any potential contamination to a Team Lead immediately.
• Documents line inefficiencies and downtime to identify issues and works with others to resolve them in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with Quality Assurance department to ensure process parameters and quality testing comply with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Ensures 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 promoting 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 nights, weekends, or alternate shifts.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-year experience in cannabis or packaging 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.

Working conditions

• Exposure to dust, kief, cleaning chemicals, and fumes (systems are in place to minimize exposure).
• 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 throughout the shift.
• Constant movement of hands, fingers, and limbs; 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.