Inventory Control Lead

Cresco Labs; Uxbridge (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

FSA/HSA programs

LTD/STD options

Life insurance and AD&D

Paid holidays and paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Stock options

Employee discount program

Job summary

Cresco Labs (US) is seeking an Inventory Control Lead to join our warehouse team. You will oversee daily and periodic cycle counts across cultivation, WIP, bulk and finished goods, ensuring accurate, auditable inventory in our systems and vaults.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain precision and timely customer order fulfillment. The role emphasizes attention to detail, training of staff, and adherence to state regulations while supporting continuous improvements in

Qualifications

• 1+ year in a factory or manufacturing environment with measurable goals.
• Experience in training or mentoring junior staff preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily cycle counts of finished goods in electronic systems.
• Conduct monthly cycle counts of all locations and document findings.
• Conduct annual cycle counts and summarize findings.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and transfers.
• Assist in reconciliation with other departments and prevent errors.
• Support audits by state officials or third-party auditors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Forklift

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.

Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking an Inventory Control Lead to join our warehouse team. The Inventory Control Lead will be responsible for supporting the team in performing cycle counts in the warehouse and vaults; including cultivation, work-in-progress, bulk and finished goods inventory. We are looking for an associate with great attention to detail to maintain an accurate inventory. The Inventory Control Lead will need to work closely with Inventory management as well as other departments to help ensure accuracy and excellence in customer order fulfillment.

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Conduct daily cycle counts of finished goods items in electronic systems
• Conduct monthly cycle counts of all electronic system locations and summarize findings
• Conduct an annual cycle count at the end of every year and summarize the findings
• Ensures bulk material & finished goods are physically & electronically accurate within inventory system
• Maintains accurate records of inventory and changes, including transfers and cycle counts
• Conduct monthly cycle counts of all electronic system locations and promptly transcribe the findings
• Conduct an annual cycle count at the end of every year and promptly transcribe the findings
• Identify count discrepancies for escalation
• Replenishes and controls finished goods in vaults
• Maintain products awaiting disposal
• Conduct disposal of products designated for disposal
• Partner with other departments to reconcile errors
• Support in the implementation of procedures to prevent errors
• Support the manager during visits from state officials or third-party auditors by assisting with their inquiries and providing detailed information about inventory, ensuring smooth and efficient walkthroughs
• Stay up to date with local and state regulations surrounding cannabis inventory control (e.g., seed-to-sale tracking systems, proper labeling, and packaging).
• Supervise and train inventory staff, ensuring they follow proper inventory control procedures and comply with safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide ongoing support and training to new employees or cross-train existing staff in inventory management tasks.
• Provide inventory data and insights daily to manager to assist in schedule planning and demand forecasting
• Operates lift equipment as needed
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Must have at least 1 year (2-3 years preferable) of hands-on experience in a factory, production or manufacturing fast-paced environment with measurable goals and working standards.
• 1+ years of experience in training, leading and/or mentoring junior staff or new hires preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Forklift experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications including Microsoft Excel
• Intermediate math skills
• High level of organization skills
• Deadline-driven and detail-oriented
• Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all company departments and employees
• Requires work around plant material, which could include exposure to plant pollen and/or dust.
• Requires ability to sit, stand, kneel, and/or do repetitive actions with your hands for long periods of time.
• Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs to torso level.

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• The company does not offer employment‑based visa sponsorship for this role or any other position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

PAY RANGE

$21.50 - $21.50 USD