Packaging Lead

Ayr Wellness•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The Packaging Lead is responsible for safe and accurate packaging and labeling of products. Working with the Packaging Manager, this role helps execute packaging schedules and maintain the integrity of cannabis products from processing to patient. The lead prepares and supervises workstations and production activities, helps train employees, manages required system movements and tracking, and oversees end-of-shift cleanup. The role leads project teams but has no direct reports. The position may involve exposure to dust, kief, cleaning chemicals, fumes, odors, and noise from fans and filtration systems, as well as fluctuating cold and warm temperatures. Work requires movement throughout the shift, manual dexterity and stamina, operation of machinery and productivity equipment, quality inspection, and occasional lifting or moving of items up to 50 pounds. Weekend work or alternate shifts may be required.

Requirements

Meet the age requirement established by state cannabis agencies.
Pass background checks and fingerprinting required by state cannabis agencies.
Provide valid badging or credentials required by state cannabis agencies.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
High school diploma or GED; equivalent combination of work and education experience accepted.
1–3 years of experience in a regulated environment, commercial food or medical production, or clean room processes, including labeling rules and regulations.
Experience in a high-volume production facility or continuous production line.
Ability to work weekends or alternate shifts.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the shift; constant hand, finger, and limb movement is required.
Good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
Ability to operate extraction machinery and other productivity equipment.
Ability to inspect and detect quality defects.
Ability to occasionally lift, position, or move items up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with packaging technologies such as automated flow-wrapping, bottle filling, blister packing, backer carding, and heat-shrinking equipment.

Responsibilities

Arrive before the rest of the team to set up workstations, including tables, chairs, scales, product buckets, and packaging materials.
Maintain work areas in accordance with operational, sanitation, and safety SOPs.
Coordinate with the manager on the production plan, crew setup, and daily tasks.
Display and maintain the production schedule on a whiteboard.
Supervise the room, maintain a safe work environment, and assist team members as needed.
Manage system movements in LEAF LOGIX according to SOPs.
Assist with METRC collection and ensure accurate tracking and logging.
Keep processors on track and working to their fullest potential.
Alert the manager before leaving the room so supervision remains available.
Train newly hired employees on tasks and help ensure they can meet daily production goals.
Supervise end-of-shift cleanup and ensure everything is clean, swept, and properly put away.
Help foster a positive work environment by treating others with dignity and respect and encouraging curiosity about cannabis.