Inventory Specialist (Starbuds)

Vireo Health•Garden City, CO

5d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist supports accurate, compliant, and efficient inventory operations at a Vireo Health of Rocky Mountain dispensary. The role ensures products entering and leaving the store are tracked precisely in METRC and the POS system, and maintains organized product storage while supporting store leadership and retail operations. The position is full-time at the Star Buds location in Garden City, Colorado. The schedule varies according to business needs. Stores operate seven days a week, with hours varying by location from 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.; nights, weekends, and holidays may be part of the schedule. The role requires lifting 25 pounds or more multiple times per day and obtaining and maintaining an active Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) badge. Compensation is listed as $20.00. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, HSA, FSA, dependent care, voluntary life insurance, EAP, and a 401(k) match. The company also mentions paid time off and employee discounts.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in retail, inventory, or warehouse operations.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and record-keeping skills.
Familiarity with POS systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be at least 21 years old and eligible to obtain and maintain a Colorado MED badge.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
Ability to lift 25 pounds or more multiple times per day.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) badge in Colorado.

Nice To Haves

Cannabis industry experience is preferred.
Working knowledge of METRC or a similar seed-to-sale tracking system is a plus.

Responsibilities

Receive, process, and verify incoming product shipments against manifests, ensuring accuracy in METRC and the POS system.
Rotate products using FIFO, monitor par levels, and keep backroom storage organized.
Conduct regular cycle counts and assist with monthly inventory audits.
Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies promptly.
Import and label new packages in the POS system according to company naming and pricing standards.
Follow Colorado MED regulations and company SOPs for product storage, labeling, and tracking.
Maintain clean, audit-ready records for inventory movements, including adjustments, transfers, and waste disposal.
Support compliance checks and respond to audit requests with accurate documentation.
Stay current on METRC workflows and regulatory updates.
Partner with store leadership and budtenders to maintain product availability on the sales floor.
Communicate product performance, aging inventory, and discrepancies to management.
Support store-level process rollouts and inventory system upgrades.
Perform other inventory-related duties as assigned.