Team Member, Processing

Aurora Cannabis; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Cannabis seeks a Post-Harvest Team Member to join its Processing Team. The position involves assisting with tasks such as bud removal, trimming, and packaging to support quality standards in the post-harvest phase. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a basic understanding of post-harvest processes. Aurora offers a flexible work environment, total rewards packages including stock options, and a strong focus on health and wellness.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Health and dental benefits

Tuition assistance program

Employee discounts

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of post-harvest processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in production or agricultural environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in post-harvest activities including drying, curing, and packaging.
• Support quality control efforts by identifying inconsistencies.
• Aid in maintaining accurate inventory records and cleanliness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Following instructions

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Post-Harvest Team Member plays a vital role in the post-harvest phase Processing Team. This position involves assisting in various tasks related to bud removal, trimming, and packaging of processed cannabis to maintain quality standards and support efficient processing.

Major Responsibilities / Duties :

• Assist in post-harvest activities, including drying, curing, trimming, and packaging of harvested cannabis plants.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure proper handling and processing of harvested material.

Quality Control Support :

• Support quality control efforts by identifying and reporting any inconsistencies or abnormalities in processed material.
• Work closely with supervisors to maintain quality standards throughout the post-harvest phase.

Inventory Management Assistance :

• Aid in maintaining accurate inventory records by properly labeling, documenting, and tracking processed batches.
• Assist in inventory counts and audits to ensure accuracy and prevent discrepancies.

Cleaning and Sanitization :

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the post-harvest area by sanitizing equipment, workstations, and tools.
• Adhere to hygiene protocols to prevent contamination during post-harvest operations.

Accountabilities : Assistance in post-harvest processing tasks following SOPs to ensure quality and compliance.

• Support in maintaining accurate inventory records and adherence to cleanliness standards in the post-harvest area.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

1. Basic understanding of post-harvest processes, including drying, curing, trimming, and packaging in a cannabis cultivation setting.

2. Ability to follow instructions accurately and work collaboratively within a team environment.

3. Attention to detail to ensure adherence to quality standards and consistency in processing.

4. Capacity to maintain cleanliness and adhere to hygiene protocols in a regulated environment.

Education & Experience :

1. High school diploma or equivalent education.

2. Previous experience in a production or agricultural environment is advantageous but not mandatory.

3. Familiarity with handling plants or experience in a regulated industry is beneficial.

Why you’ll love working at Aurora

Our people are at the heart of everything we do here at Aurora, and we take pride in fostering an inclusive space that inspires our team to love where they work! From rewarding career opportunities to flexible work environments to team activities, we go above and beyond to prioritize your success and here’s how we do it…

• Flexibility : you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! With flexible working hours to compressed work weeks to paid sick and vacation time, you will be empowered to achieve work-life balance.
• Total rewards : we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary or hourly wage (with shift premiums), stock options, an RRSP program, annual bonuses, and a health and personal care spending account for you to use for gym memberships, ski passes or staycations.
• Benefits : we will foster your health and wellness (and your dependents) with our employee benefits package including, employer-paid health and dentalcare premiums, life insurance and LTD policies and a medical cannabis coverage program, designed exclusively for our A-Team , that will provide you with $1,500 of coverage each year (because we truly believe cannabis is the best medicine).
• Life-long learning : we’re lifelong learners here at Aurora and will invest in your professional development throughout all aspects of your career! You will have access to a tuition assistance program, virtual learning activities and annual performance reviews, to ensure you are provided with the toolkit and support you need to succeed.
• Perks : we love to celebrate our people by providing corporate perks including employee discounts, perkopolis memberships, company SWAG, paid volunteer time, modern technology and snacks and beverages at all our office locations.
• Team : we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with medical cannabis.

Diversity and inclusion

At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.

Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic.If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know! We are here to help.