Lead Warehouse Technician

Green Thumb•West Haven, CT

16h

About The Position

The Lead Warehouse Technician is a peer leader and maintains the day to day warehouse operations for the facility and is managed by the Supply Chain Planner.

Requirements

Associate's degree or Certifications preferred
2+ years of Warehouse or similar experience; leadership experience a plus
Certification to operate a forklift, or the ability to get certified within 3 months of hire
Familiarity with OSHA standards and guidelines
Exceptional computer skills in Microsoft® Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word). Basic ERP experience is a plus
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills
Able to train and motivate department personnel in a fair and consistent manner
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively before groups, customers/vendors or employees
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks and problem solve effectively
Operate with a high level of professionalism and integrity
Detail-oriented and resourceful mindset
Solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations and passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws
Must pass any and all required background checks
Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Must possess valid driver’s license
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

Nice To Haves

Previous cannabis experience not required

Responsibilities

Oversee the scheduling, tracking, and distribution of incoming raw materials and packaging
Audit and report inventory while making recommendations on which items to order and restock
Act in a lead capacity to warehouse technicians, monitoring work and ensuring the safe use of warehouse equipment
Collaborate with manager to create warehouse practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse
Collaborate with site management, supervisors, and leads
Monitor workplace performance and train warehouse technicians to effectively perform their duties
Work closely with Supply Chain to meet objectives and address service-related issues
Monitor and maintain proper inventory levels by evaluating usage and communicating with Supply Chain team on a regular basis as well as manage physical inventory process
Inform manager on processing and/or employee problems which may require their attention or knowledge
Understand and maintain compliance with all state laws and/or regulations that affect Green Thumb operations
Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect product safety, product quality or personnel safety
Performs other duties as assigned