Material Handler

Cresco Labs•Joliet, IL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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 50 lbs to torso level.
Must be 21 years of age or older to apply.
Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
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.

Responsibilities

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.