Material Handler

Sunnyside*; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cresco Labs in Joliet, IL is seeking a Material Handler to supply materials for all departments and maintain accurate inventory of cannabis and non-cannabis supplies. You will work with several teams to ensure on-time deliveries and proper storage.

The role requires lift truck operation, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; you’ll follow FIFO to preserve product quality and assist with receiving and shipping.

Qualifications

• 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, preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organizational skill.
• Deadline driven and detail-oriented.
• Must be able to operate and complete power industrial lift truck certification/training requirements.
• Must be able to work outside in cold and hot environments.
• One must be able to work around equipment with moving parts and excessive noise.
• 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, lower, push, and pull up to 50lbs to torso level.

Responsibilities

• Provide departments with all materials needed at the point of use based on work orders/bills of materials provided.
• Accurately record weights and tote counts of all cannabis products being received or shipped out to other facilities or dispensaries.
• Follow a first in first out (FIFO) flow of inventory to ensure the shelf-life quality of all perishable stock items.
• Report discrepancies related to cannabis shipments to department leadership and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Assist in tracking and reporting inventory levels to avoid shortages.
• Assist in the receiving of goods as well as stocking shelves and completing daily supply runs for all departments.
• Operate lift trucks to move equipment/supplies through the facility and receive goods from freight carriers.
• Receive and hand off shipments to freight carriers and small package carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS.
• Communicate shipment issues with department leadership including damaged shipments.
• Assist with Grow media removal after harvests and operate shredding equipment to dispose of plant waste daily.
• Other duties to support the overall operation as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Forklift operation

Physical stamina

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.

At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

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

Sunday - Thursday, 6:30am - 3:00pm

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking Material Handlers to join our Supply Chain team. The Material Handler will supply other departments with all the materials required to complete their tasks. We are looking for associates with great attention to detail to maintain an accurate inventory of cannabis and non-cannabis materials. Material handlers will need to work closely with other departments to help ship/receive cannabis material, supplies and equipment related to the facility operation. Material Handlers are also responsible for shredding plant waste in accordance with the Illinois Department of Agriculture regulations.

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Providing departments with all materials needed at the point of use based on work orders/bills of materials provided.
• Accurately recording weights and tote counts of all cannabis products being received or shipped out to other facilities or dispensaries.
• Follow a first in first out (FIFO) flow of inventory to ensure the shelf-life quality of all perishable stock items
• Reports any discrepancies related to cannabis shipments to department leadership and assists in resolving discrepancies.
• Assist in tracking and reporting inventory levels to avoid shortages
• Assist in the receiving of goods as well as stocking shelves and completing daily supply run for all departments
• Operates lift trucks to move equipment/supplies through facility and receive goods from freight carriers
• Receive and handoff shipments to freight carriers and small package carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS.
• Communicating shipment issues with department leadership including damaged shipments.
• Assist with Grow media removal after harvests and Operate shredding equipment to dispose of plant waste on a daily basis.
• Other duties to support the overall operation as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• 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, preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of organizational skill
• Deadline driven and detail-oriented
• Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all company departments and employees
• Must be able to operate and complete power industrial lift truck certification/training requirements.
• Must be able to work outside in cold and hot environments.
• One must be able to work around equipment with moving parts and excessive noise
• 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, lower, push, and pull up to 50lbs to torso level.

In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.

Pay Range

$20—$20 USD

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.

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