Production Tech (Extractions)

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 technicians are responsible for executing extraction, infusion, 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 customers.

• Lab: Learns the extraction processes to facilitate and drive distillate and concentrate production. Performs a broad range of duties related to day-to-day operations and production of oil, including preparation and extraction of plant material, preparation of solutions, supplies, materials, and equipment, cleaning and maintenance of equipment and facilities, and proper and safe use of equipment and materials.
• Kitchen: Responsible for having basic knowledge of all daily operations in an edible and cannabis-infused kitchen. Assists in preparing food items and other culinary activities as directed by the kitchen manager. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of all kitchen equipment and operates all equipment safely in its intended manner.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensuring 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 the company in meeting goals.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-year experience in the cannabis or agricultural industry preferred but not required.

Skills

• Adaptable/Flexible: Effectively manages change and adjusts comfortably to new people and processes; multitasks 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

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. 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; 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.