Team Member, Processing 

Job location: Bradford, ON
Employment type: Full Time Permanent Employment
Hours: 40 Hours per week

Salary : $19.25 CAD to start

A little about us

Aurora is proud to be a global leader in the cannabis industry. With a smart strategy, unmatched talent and focus on our long-term success, we believe we have a bright future.At Aurora, we’re passionate about helping patients improve their lives through high-quality premium medical cannabis under brands they can trust and rely on. Our products, available across Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, include leading brands like Pedanios, IndiMed, San Raf, Whistler, Greybeard and CraftPlant.Our diverse team works passionately across various roles, from manufacturing to corporate positions, and many more, united by our purpose: Opening the World to Cannabis. Enabled by science and empowered by people, for patients and consumers. We collaborate globally, embrace change with courage, stay agile, and treat everyone with compassion. We live our values daily, making a meaningful impact on patients, communities, and our A-Team. 

Job summary

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.    

Main Responsibilities: 

• 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.   
• 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.   
• 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.    
• 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.  
• 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.  
• Others duties as required. 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 

• Basic understanding of post-harvest processes, including drying, curing, trimming, and packaging in a cannabis cultivation setting.   
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and work collaboratively within a team environment.   
• Attention to detail to ensure adherence to quality standards and consistency in processing.   
• Capacity to maintain cleanliness and adhere to hygiene protocols in a regulated environment. 

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent education.   

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

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

Working Conditions:

• Comfortable working with Cannabis
• A team player who treats colleagues with respect
• Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including Coveralls, hairnet, surgical mask or respirator and glove while working in a controlled environment.
• Physical effort is required, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and after hours as required
• Repetitive use of hands, wrists and forearms
• Comfortable working with step ladders (i.e. step ladder/single sided step ladder).

• This role is in one of Aurora’s Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certified plants and works directly with products. Towards the end of the recruitment process, we require that you undergo a medical screening exam with our third-party vendor.

Next Steps

Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team and not an AI software/system. We will contact you if we see a fit via email.

Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways. We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity. Not the role for you? Share this posting with your network while subscribing to our Talent Community to learn more about upcoming opportunities (if you are an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by sharing this posting with someone in your network! If they are the successful candidate, you may be eligible for a bonus!).

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility

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.

We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Aurora and are committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Human Resources team know by contacting us at hr.services@auroramj.com