Material Handler

Cresco Labs•Joliet, IL

About The Position

Cresco Labs is seeking Material Handlers to join its Supply Chain team. The role supplies other departments with the materials they need, maintains accurate inventory of cannabis and non-cannabis materials, and works with departments to ship and receive cannabis materials, supplies, and equipment related to facility operations. Material Handlers also remove grow media after harvests and shred plant waste in accordance with Illinois Department of Agriculture regulations. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The listed pay range is $20–$20 USD. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States permanently without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 1 year of hands-on experience in a factory, production, or manufacturing environment with measurable goals and working standards; 2–3 years is preferable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
Commitment to working collaboratively with company departments and employees.
Ability to operate a power industrial lift truck and complete its certification and training requirements.
Ability to work outside in cold and hot environments.
Ability to work around equipment with moving parts and excessive noise.
Ability to work around plant material, including possible exposure to pollen and dust.
Ability to sit, stand, kneel, and perform repetitive hand actions for extended periods.
Ability to lift, lower, push, and pull up to 50 pounds to torso level.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must comply with legal and company regulations for working in the industry.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States permanently without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

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