Logistics Specialist

Savvyherb; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Savvyherb in Jessup, MD is seeking a Logistics Specialist to support on-site supply chain activities at a cannabis cultivation facility. You will handle receiving, distribution, and inventory tasks, with cross-department support as needed.

This full-time role involves maintaining compliance, updating orders, and processing invoices while using state traceability software and adhering to SOPs and safety protocols. You must lift up to 50 pounds and work in variable conditions.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in supply chain, warehouse, receiving or inventory roles.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Willing to learn facility equipment and safe handling procedures.
• Able to register with the state cannabis commission as required.

Responsibilities

• File packing and delivery documents both on paper and electronically.
• Update order statuses in the sales system and prepare expense reports.
• Create and finalize invoices for pending shipments and reflect deliveries.
• Verify product labels, packing slips, and manifests for compliance.
• Perform inventory transfers in state traceability software.
• Print and verify product labels; organize inventory for reporting.
• Assist cultivation/production teams to meet facility goals.

Skills

Forklift certification

Time management

Multitasking

Team player

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

State traceability software

Job description

• The Logistics Specialist supports supply chain operations at a cannabis cultivation facility, handling tasks such as receiving, distribution, inventory management, and cross-departmental assistance as needed.
• Key duties include filing documentation, updating order statuses, creating and finalizing invoices, ensuring compliance and accuracy with labels and manifests, performing inventory transfers in state traceability software, and maintaining quality control according to legal standards.
• Minimum qualifications require 1-3 years’ experience in supply chain or warehouse roles, forklift certification (or ability to obtain), strong multitasking and time management skills, physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various postures, and eligibility to register with the state cannabis commission.
• The role involves physically demanding tasks in a warehouse environment with exposure to variable temperatures, dust, heights (up to 25 ft), and mechanical equipment, requiring adherence to safety protocols and company Standard Operating Procedures.

The Logistics Specialist provides on-site support to supply chain activities within a cannabis cultivation facility. As a Logistics Specialist, you are responsible for receiving, distribution, and inventory tasks. Logistics Specialists may be cross-trained and asked to support other departments occasionally to meet business needs.

This is a full-time position at $17/hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• File completed and signed packing and delivery documents both physically and electronically.
• Sort receipts and prepare expense reports for fuel and vehicle maintenance charges.
• Update order statuses in company’s sales system.
• Complete and create invoices for packaged orders that are pending shipment.
• Finalize invoices upon delivery completion to reflect any product rejections.
• Send documentation including product COA, manifests, and invoices to accounts and corresponding parties.
• Identify and correct issues with product labels and packing slips before shipment.
• Create shipping manifests and verify for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform inventory transfers in state’s traceability software.
• Track, record, and assist with scheduling van services and maintenance work.
• Process product returns in state’s traceability software.
• Identify and correct any product issues before delivery.
• Print product labels and verify for accuracy and compliance.
• Sort and organize inventory and sales data for reporting.
• Ensure all documentation is correctly completed and left in the appropriate area for delivery transporters.
• Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
• Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
• Immediately inform Logistics Manager of any system discrepancies.
• Work within company continuous improvement system and strive to increase productivity.
• Regularly clean equipment and receiving dock and bay.
• 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

• Previous experience, 1-3years in supply chain, warehouse, receiving, and/or inventory.
• Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing repetitive tasks.
• Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
• Forklift certified or ability to obtain certification.
• Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
• Must have effective time management and multitasking skills.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to safely climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel and stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• 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 50 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.

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 individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.