Logistics Specialist

Savvyherb; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Savvyherb is seeking a Logistics Specialist to support on-site cannabis cultivation facility operations. You will handle receiving, distribution, and inventory tasks while maintaining documentation and compliance with state laws and SOPs.

Essential duties include invoicing, shipping manifests, labeling, transfers, and quality control, with cross-departmental support as needed. Candidates need 1–3 years in logistics and forklift certification or willingness to obtain it.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in supply chain, warehouse, receiving or inventory.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and perform repetitive tasks.
• Willing to learn facility equipment and safety procedures.
• Must be 21+ and able to register with the state cannabis commission.

Responsibilities

• File packing and delivery documents both physically and electronically.
• Update order statuses in the sales system and prepare invoices.
• Create shipping manifests and verify accuracy and compliance.
• Perform inventory transfers in state traceability software.
• Maintain quality control and ensure SOP adherence.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

Team player

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

State traceability software

Forklift certification

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• The Logistics Specialist supports supply chain operations at a cannabis cultivation facility, handling receiving, distribution, inventory, documentation, and occasional cross-departmental tasks to meet business needs.
• Key responsibilities include managing invoices, shipping manifests, product labeling, inventory transfers, quality control, and maintaining compliance with state laws and company SOPs.
• Minimum qualifications require 1-3 years of relevant experience, ability to perform physical tasks (lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods), forklift certification or willingness to obtain one, and compliance with cannabis industry regulations.
• The role involves working in a warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures, heights (up to 25 ft), mechanical parts, and moderate noise, requiring physical endurance and attention to safety.

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.

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.

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