1st Shift Inventory Specialist

Verano; Albion (IL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Verano is hiring an Inventory Specialist to support on-site warehouse operations at our Illinois cannabis cultivation facility. You will track finished goods and raw materials from seed to sale, perform regular audits, and ensure accurate labeling and inventory records within our seed-to-sale system.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in a warehouse setting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team while following SOPs and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of warehouse or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and perform regular audits.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented work style.
• Able to register with state cannabis commission as an agent.

Responsibilities

• Track seed to sale of all products as they leave the facility.
• Execute inventory control measures to minimize holding and ensure entry accuracy.
• Support regular and random inventory audits.
• Monitor quality control in line with state/local laws.
• Ensure all products are labeled and accounted for in the system.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Seed-to-sale system

Job description

Job Summary

Full-Time. $16/hour. 1st shift.

The Inventory Specialist provides on-site support to the warehouse and storage areas within a cannabis cultivation facility. As an Inventory Specialist, you are responsible for tracking and auditing finished goods and raw materials within the facility. You may be cross‑trained and asked to occasionally support other departments to meet business needs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Track seed to sale of all products as they leave the facility.
• Executes inventory control measures to ensure the company minimizes inventory holding, maximizes stock tracking system, and ensure entry accuracy.
• Support regularly scheduled and random inventory audits.
• Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
• Ensure any open audit issues are closed by showing evidence of required sustainment.
• Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and storage areas.
• Immediately inform Inventory Manager of any system discrepancies.
• Ensure all products are correctly labeled and accounted for within the system.
• Document and update product information and labeling using company’s seed to sale system.
• Provide support to additional cultivation, harvest, and production teams as needed to achieve facility production goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year experience working in a warehouse or manufacturing facility.
• Previous experience in inventory management.
• Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing regular system and physical inventory audits.
• Positive attitude and works well with others in a team environment.
• Effective time management and multitasking skills.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.) preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 25 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.