Logistics Driver - job 1 of 2

Company Description

 AYR Wellness is a publicly traded, multi-state cannabis company with more than 85 dispensaries. We are one of the largest scale producers of high-quality cannabis in the U.S., and our purpose is to be a force for good. People are at the heart of everything we do, and we are passionate about bringing progress and positive changes to our communities, our industry, and our world. 

Our talented and reliable team members are the foundation of our business and investing in exceptional talent is paramount to our success. The key to building a culture where everyone can thrive starts and ends with our teams. Their collective courage and kyndness sets AYR apart. Your career growth at AYR is limitless, and we believe in creating an environment where everyone can flourish and win together.

Job Summary

The primary focus of this position is to properly prepare, distribute, and receive all cannabis and non-cannabis items. This role is responsible for delivering cannabis and non-cannabis items to retail locations. Logistics Technician will also assist in the receiving and verifying all shipments that arrive at the facility. Individuals in this role must pay attention to detail, follow directions, problem-solve, work independently and be an adaptable team player.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare inventory in accordance to company policy
• Verify that prepared inventory is correct by checking product descriptions, quantities, and lot numbers
• Ensure 100% traceability from materials to receival to transfer.
• Load and unload the inventory from designated locations to the company vehicles
• Transfer any non-cannabis materials and company documentation to and from the company facility to retail locations
• Unload shipments from various vendors to ensure that received materials are not damaged and verified against the shipping receipt
• Assist in the breakdown of pallets and organize shipping containers
• Maintain assigned vehicles, perform vehicle checks, and reporting any damages or necessary repairs
• Must maintain a clean and organized working space
• Other duties as assigned

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

Education

High school diploma/GED required

Experience

• Warehouse or inventory preparation experience preferred
• Delivery experience preferred
• Forklift and/or pallet jack experience preferred

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude)

Customer Obsessed - Dedicated to creating a remarkable experience for both internal and external customers; builds rapport and maintains meaningful and effective relationships creating trustful, authentic connections; viewed as a good listener and is easy to approach and talk to and is often in the know early in any given situation. 

Adaptable/Flexible - Effectively manages change and adjusts comfortably to new people and processes; drives forward in uncertainty and remains calm, focused and on task in pressure situation by seeking understanding and resolve to deliver a remarkable experience; multi-tasks and handles risk, ambiguity and stress well while remaining positive in resistance; bounces back quickly from challenging situations; asks for help when needed and stays focused on being a force for good.  

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.  

Direct reports

• No direct reports
• No direct reports, but leads project teams
• Managers one or more employees within a department
• Manages department within a function with authority to hire/terminate
• Oversees multiple departments

Working conditions

Work is performed in several locations that include a cannabis cultivation and production facility. The working area may be odorous at times and loud due to fans and filtration systems, fluctuating between cold and warm temperatures. Involves frequent contact with staff. Work may include dealing with law enforcement and occasional State inspectors. May be asked to occasionally travel to locations outside of AYR’s network.

Physical requirements

• Able to lift 25lbs
• Able to sit in a vehicle for extended periods of time

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

At AYR Wellness, our vision is to be a force for good in all we do and to bring lasting positive change to our communities, our industry, and our world. And it wouldn’t be possible without our exceptionally talented team. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each employee and supports their individual journey in finding their genius and pursuing their passion.

AYR Wellness is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of age, gender, religion, marital or veterans’ status.