Our Client's mission is simple: to disrupt the industry through obsessive quality.
We are looking for a highly organized and motivated individual to assist in distribution with day-to-day operations. A distribution technician has the responsibility that encompasses all day-to-day operations ensuring orders are completed and ready for delivery for retail sale. This is a short-term (projected to last 1 week) distribution position in a production environment at our facility based in River Rouge, MI.
Responsibilities include:
- Create and apply correct stickers to packaging with attention to detail.
- Fulfill orders with a high level of accuracy using scanner technology.
- QC and Pack orders to ensure product integrity and space efficiency.
- Learn and utilize all distribution systems such as the daily dashboard, Adilas, Dymanics, and METRC.
- Being able to read, understand and follow basic invoices and SOP’s.
- Maintaining strict inventory records of products, materials, and equipment used in distribution.
- Record keeping of all details pertinent to distribution.
- Storing of supplies and equipment, disposal of waste, and keeping work area clean.
- Participating in ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
- Working collectively and respectfully with other team members.
- Enforcing a culture of safety and attention to detail.
- Any other tasks as assigned by Distribution Manager or Distribution Supervisor.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years' experience working in a production or manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Experience and background in the cannabis industry a plus.
- Excellent communication skills and leadership both verbally and through written media.
- Strong number skills and basic math. Experience with inventory is desired.
- Detail orientated with an eye on process improvement and optimization.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to manage high-stress situations, and to be flexible and adaptable when a situation requires.
- Must be comfortable working in cold environments (33-60*) for extended periods of time.
- For extended periods, must be capable of sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, bending, or walking through the workday.
- Must be able to handle constructive criticism and guidance and offer the same to others in the department.
- Ability to work a varying schedule including nights, weekends, and overtime as necessary.
_ About Vangst: _
Vangst is the cannabis industry’s hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry’s go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry’s leading businesses.
Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.
Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.
Vangst’s headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Capital, and others.
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