Inventory Coordinator - Cultivation

Curaleaf; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Competitive pay and benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life/Disability insurance

Job summary

Curaleaf is seeking an Inventory Coordinator in Chicago, IL, responsible for data input and quality control within the compliance team. You will conduct inventory inspections, maintain logs, and ensure compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has over a year of auditing experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage data effectively. The role offers a starting pay of $19.25/hr with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of data management and auditing experience.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with data integration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inventory inspections and maintain compliance logs.
• Communicate with the cultivation team for data accuracy.
• Ensure accurate documentation for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Data management

Auditing

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Database systems

Data integration tools

Job description

Inventory Coordinator

Starting Pay: $19.25/hr, Location: Litchfield, IL, Shift: Monday‑Friday 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Who You Are

We are looking for a self‑motivated Inventory Coordinator who is responsible for data input, quality controls, and audits. This role works with the Compliance Manager and the Cultivation team to proactively address potential issues, maintain compliance throughout the facility, and enforce proper techniques within the cultivation department.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct inventory inspections and maintain METRC and Biotrack logs to ensure traceability of plant/product movement throughout the facility.
• Communicate with the cultivation team to create new plantings in METRC using clone log information.
• Create METRC plant tags for plants.
• Perform a physical count of each flower room and the Mother Room every Monday.
• Verify counts on the whiteboards outside each room after counts are completed.
• Update the large hallway whiteboard with each strain count per table per room.
• Audit each plant room (Mom, Veg and Clone Rooms) through the Biotrack/Metric Systems on a monthly basis.
• Accurately complete documentation and enter data to meet internal and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Promptly communicate identified discrepancies to team leads and the Compliance Manager and document accordingly.
• Investigate and participate in correction activities as directed.
• Ensure all waste is properly logged on waste log sheets, processed in Biotrack/Metrc and properly disposed of.
• Collect daily waste from the cultivation team for all plant rooms.
• On a daily basis, collect plant tags from destroyed plants in each bin outside each room and delete all plants from Biotrack/Metrc.
• Assist the grow team during harvests and use METRC to upload new plants to rooms.
• Assist other departments with completion of their monthly audits.
• Train and educate staff on data collection and auditing systems and procedures.
• Establish data quality standards and work with the Management team to ensure standards meet regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strict adherence to established procedures.
• Participate in problem‑solving activities to drive process improvements.
• Submit a weekly report to the Compliance Manager.
• Understand and ensure compliance standards pertaining to company and state regulations are met.
• Evaluate current systems to improve operations and reporting.

What You’ll Bring

• 1+ years of data management and auditing experience.
• Advanced knowledge and experience managing database systems and/or data warehouses.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with data integration and extraction from and to multiple diverse data sources and software programs.
• Enjoys solving complex data problems and possesses strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively.

Facility Environment

• Allergen warnings – potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens.
• Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol.
• All jobs require daily use of provided PPE: masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non‑slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Exposure to loud noises from air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms.
• Exposure to CO₂ manufacturing procedures at OSHA‑approved levels.
• High stress tolerance, adaptability, ability to work in an ever‑changing environment, flexibility.

What We Offer

• Career growth opportunities.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Generous PTO and parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life/Disability insurance.
• Community involvement.
• Referral bonuses and product discounts.

Pay Transparency: $19.25 – $21.25 USD

Curaleaf is an equal‑opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our internal job board.

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