Sanitation Tech

AYR Wellness, Inc.; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

AYR Wellness, Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Technician to maintain clean and orderly facilities, supporting product safety through GMP-compliant sanitation.

The role involves heavy cleaning, operating floor scrubbers, and coordinating with the quality department to ensure sanitary environments in production areas. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within a fast-paced cannabis manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in English, both written and spoken.
• Able to work without full-time supervision and take initiative.
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Responsible and self-managed with reliable follow-up.
• Independent worker capable of planning and prioritizing workflow.
• High attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and complete sanitation functions following environmental procedures and SOPs.
• Maintain and follow the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Operate cleaning equipment and monitor chemical concentrations.
• Ensure GMP compliance and sanitary conditions to protect product safety.
• Communicate sanitation issues with management and production teams and suggest improvements.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and proper waste disposal practices.

Skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Floor scrubber operation

Job description

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 responsibility of the Sanitization Tech will be to keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. The Sanitization Tech 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 changes 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.

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.