Packaging Lead at Ayr Wellness in Ocala, FL

Company Description

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.

At Ayr, our strength lies in our people. We’re re-imagining how we work across every part of our business, and we’re looking for builders and doers to roll up their sleeves and help shape what’s next.

The cannabis industry is fast-moving, complex, and full of opportunity. Together, we’re not only shaping a company, but also building the future of cannabis. At Ayr you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing your career alongside a company positioning itself for long-term success.

For more information, please visit www.ayrwellness.com.

Job Summary

The Packaging Lead is responsible for the safe and accurate packaging and labelling of all products.  Working with the Packaging Manager, the Packaging Lead will ensure packaging schedules are executed as well as maintaining the chain of integrity of our premium cannabis products from processing to patient. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Arrive before the rest of the team to set up workstations for the day including tables, chairs, weight scale, product buckets near stations, packaging material, etc. 
• Ensure work areas are maintained in accordance with operational, sanitation, and safety SOPs. 
• Communicate with the manager to find out the production plan, crew set up and tasks for the day. 
• Display and maintain the scheduling on white board. 
• Supervise the room, maintaining a safe work environment and assisting team members when needed. 
• Manage system movements in LEAF LOGIX by following SOPs. 
• Assist with METRC collection, ensuring accurate tracking and logging. 
• Make sure processors stay on track and are working to their fullest potential. 
• Alert the manager before leaving the room so someone is available to supervise in absence. 
• Train newly hired employees on different tasks, ensuring they can meet daily production goals. 
• Supervise cleanup at end of shift – making sure everything is clean, swept, and put away properly. 
• Assists in fostering 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
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance. 

Education

• High school diploma/GED required
• Equivalent combination of work/education experience accepted

Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience working in a regulated environment, in commercial food/medical production or clean room processes, and in labeling rules and regulations
• Experience in a high-volume production facility/continuous production line. 
• Familiarity with multiple packaging technologies such as automated flow-wrapping, bottle filling, blister packing, backer carding and heat shrinking equipment. Other characteristics such as personal characteristics

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

No direct reports, but leads project teams

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 throughout the shift.
• Constant movement of hands/fingers and limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Constantly operates extraction machinery and other productivity equipment.
• Must be able to inspect and detect quality defects.
• Occasional lifting, positioning, or moving items up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work on weekends or alternate shifts.

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 an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.