Material Handler

Cresco Labs • Joliet, IL

5d

About The Position

Cresco Labs is seeking Material Handlers to join its Supply Chain team. The role supplies departments with the materials needed to complete their work and maintains accurate inventories of cannabis and non-cannabis materials. Material Handlers work with other departments to ship and receive cannabis material, supplies, and facility equipment. The role also involves shredding 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 to $20 per hour. The position requires the ability to work in hot and cold environments, around moving equipment and excessive noise, and around plant material that may involve exposure to pollen or dust. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and comply with applicable legal and company requirements for working in the industry. The company does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• At least one year of hands-on experience in a fast-paced factory, production, or manufacturing environment with measurable goals and working standards; two to three years is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Deadline-driven and detail-oriented.
• Commitment to working collaboratively with company departments and employees.
• Ability to operate a power industrial lift truck and complete the required certification or training.
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments, around equipment with moving parts and excessive noise, and around plant material that may expose the employee to pollen or dust.
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, and perform repetitive hand movements 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 all legal and company regulations for working in the industry.
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced factory, production, or manufacturing environment with measurable goals and working standards.

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 first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory practices to maintain the shelf-life quality of perishable stock.
• Report discrepancies related to cannabis shipments 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, including FedEx, UPS, and USPS.
• Communicate shipment issues, including damaged shipments, to department leadership.
• Assist with grow-media removal after harvests and operate shredding equipment to dispose of plant waste daily.
• Perform other duties assigned to support the overall operation.

Benefits

• Major medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) match program
• FSA/HSA programs
• Long-term and short-term disability options
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Possible annual discretionary bonuses
• Possible stock options
• Employee discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed