Sanitation Tech (cannabis)

Company Description

As the leading cannabis multi-state operator (MSO), AYR Wellness is on a journey to be a force for good; and it all starts with our belief in the power and potential of the plant.

We believe in creating an environment in which we can all flourish, one where every individual can find their genius and pursue their passion, because it’s this dedication to creating a culture of excellence, one where we’re all empowered to achieve our dreams, that will propel us forward. We’re a company that puts our people first. A place where talent is rewarded, diversity is celebrated, and innovative thinking is championed and we believe that together we can build a better and brighter future for ourselves, our industry, and our world.

Job Summary

The responsibility of the Sanitarian will be to keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. The Sanitarian will perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, washing walls and ceilings, cleaning, dusting, and removing trash. This position will work closely with the quality department in maintaining a sanitary environment for product safety. This position may be responsible for operating forklifts, and floor scrubbing equipment. Requires excellent observation and auditing skills as well as a good understanding of GMPs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and complete sanitation functions ensuring that environmental procedures are being followed
• Follow SOPs related to sanitation
• Maintain an environment that is sanitary, attractive and orderly condition
• Maintain the Master Sanitation Schedule
• Perform daily concentration checks on cleaning chemicals
• Perform daily hygiene checks
• Confer with management and production personnel on sanitation problems and recommend change in equipment or work practices to improve sanitation standards.
• Ensure that cleaning activities do not pose contamination risk to the products
• Follow proper waste removal practices
• Ensure that dedicated cleaning tools are used in the appropriate locations
• Adherence to all safety and GMP policies

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English language, written and spoken
• Ability to be a self-starter and perform without full time supervision
• Teamwork oriented
• Time management skills
• Must be responsible and self-managed
• Must have excellent follow-up and tracking skills
• Independent worker able to plan and prioritize workflow
• Strong attention to detail

Education

• High school diploma/GED required

Experience

• 1-3 years

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude)

• Results oriented - Empowered with knowledge of their potential and enjoys working hard to create wonder; is action oriented and full of energy for impactful and challenging projects; acts with minimal direction; seizes more opportunities than peers; exceeds goals and is consistently a top performer; applies key business and industry knowledge and experience to make informed decisions and take actions that drive business results; conscientious of the bottom line and steadfastly pushes self and others for results that deliver on Company goals.
• 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.
• Functional/Technical Skills - 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

Working conditions

• Exposed to heat and cold and internal temperature changes; exposed to outside working environments

Physical requirements

• Focus on a physical task for a prolonged period without losing edge
• Working in an agricultural environment and ability to work 10 to 20 feet off the ground using ladders
• Manual dexterity; enough to reach/handle items, work with fingers
• Ability to lift and carry fifty pounds unaided on a regular basis
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time depending on your position and/or getting up and down through your work shift

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.