Cannabis Retail Inventory Associate

Job Summary

Retail Inventory Associates are responsible for day to day inventory and supporting the Inventory Manager at the retail storefront. They ensure daily inventory counts and shipments are accurate. They assist Inventory Manager in verification and receiving product shipments, and in the organization of products within storage and on the sales floor. They also ensure products are received within METRC and Dutchie POS system, and have appropriate labels before being transferred to the inventory area and sales floor. They will assist with budtending on the sales floor on an as needed basis.

The pay for this role is $18.25/hour. This is a full time position that requires weekend and night availability. Cannabis experience is highly preferred, with experience in Dutchie, Metrc and Weedmaps preferred.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this job.

• Product organization and tracking.
• Packing online, curbside & in-store orders.
• Keep up to date on and ensure all local, state and Bureau of Cannabis Control regulations are maintained at all times
• Responsible for barcoding all new inventory and ensuring it scans in the Point of Sale system
• Help with daily/weekly cycle counts and inventory evaluation and verification procedures
• Provide timely notice to Inventory Manager if discrepancies are found, so that they may be fully investigated
• Work with Inventory Manager/Lead to maintain an accurate account of non-stock and unavailable inventory
• Implementation of cannabis waste procedures, scheduling and completion.
• Create a calendar of all upcoming expired products
• Maintain a list of all quarantined product
• Assists customers on the sales floor whenever needed.
• Participates in standard retail tasks such as restocking, counting drawers, opening and closing duties, etc.
• Operates in adherence to state compliance.
• Other Duties as necessary or assigned.

Job Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

• Must be 21 years of age or over
• Inventory experience in a retail environment
• Strong math skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel and Word
• METRC or similar cannabis seed-to-sale tracking software experience (preferred)
• Familiar with Microsoft Word & Excel
• Must be able to work days, nights, holidays and weekends

Skills and Attitude: this position requires the ability to:

• Adjust to new environments
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Product knowledge
• Possess strong communication skills, both verbal & written
• Performs all job functions with high attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Works both independently and cohesively as a team member with co-workers

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations :

• Valid Massachusetts Driver's License

Education:

• 3 years of relevant experience and/or training (Preferred)
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 8 hours at a time.
• Must be able to sit for up to 8 hours at a time
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds safely and properly.
• Continually able to reach overhead, bend, squat, kneel, and carry product, necessary for customer service, inventory restock, and store merchandising.
• Ability to carry boxes, products, and other necessary store related items.
• Ability to regularly perform store maintenance items: sweep, mop, vacuum, empty trash, maintain all areas of business including back stockroom, employee lunchroom, restrooms.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, accident and life insurance after 90 days of employment
• Monthly employee samples
• Paid Time Off
• In-store discount

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