Inventory Control Tech ($18-19 per hour)

The Manufacturing Inventory Control Technician supports inventory control and compliance across manufacturing and distribution operations by performing accurate physical counts, updating tracking software, and ensuring all product movement is fully reconciled and documented. The Manufacturing Inventory Control Technician maintains real-time visibility of product locations and statuses, assists with testing and transfer documentation, and helps ensure operations meet regulatory and internal standards. This position works cross-functionally with production, quality, and leadership to resolve discrepancies and maintain chain-of-custody integrity. By safeguarding data accuracy and compliance, the role plays a critical part in maintaining product accountability and regulatory readiness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (this list is not all inclusive)

• Performs daily physical inventory counts across manufacturing, packaging, and distribution areas, ensuring all product quantities, weights, and statuses match system records.
• Conducts cycle counts and routine spot audits on high-risk or high-volume inventory to proactively identify discrepancies.
• Tracks product movement through all stages (raw material, WIP, finished goods, quarantined, destroyed) and update tracking software in real time.
• Weighs and verifies packages using calibrated scales; record results accurately to maintain integrity of system inventory balances.
• Investigates inventory variances, document findings, escalate issues, and participate in root-cause analysis and corrective action when needed.
• Reconciles physical inventory against track-and-trace data weekly or as required, preparing reports for supervisors and leadership.
• Prepares samples and batches for QA and state compliance testing, ensuring proper labeling, documentation, sealing, and transfers.
• Ensures all manifests, transfers, adjustments, and destructions are properly documented, approved, and retained per company SOPs.
• Accurately fulfills orders and internal pulls by selecting correct packages, verifying weights, and confirming information in the tracking system.
• Intakes inbound transfers, verify counts and integrity, and properly manifest outbound packages in track-and-trace software.
• Maintains clear organization of storage areas, ensuring separation of approved, quarantined, and rejected inventory.
• Supports internal, third-party, and regulatory audits by preparing inventory records, responding to requests, and participating in walkthroughs.
• Maintains logs for equipment calibration, inventory adjustments, and chain-of-custody activities.
• Assists with destruction processes, ensuring documentation and observation requirements are followed.
• Communicates effectively with production, QA, packaging, and distribution teams to align on inventory status and needs.
• Executes ad hoc projects as assigned by direct supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Works safely, follows procedures, and demonstrates strong compliance awareness.
• Understands cannabis inventory rules, track-and-trace requirements, manifests, and documentation expectations.
• Consistently produces precise counts, records, and reconciliations with strong follow-through.
• Maintains clean records, adheres to SOPs, and supports audit-ready practices.
• Investigates discrepancies, identifies root causes, and collaborates to resolve issues.
• Manages multiple tasks, keeps inventory organized, and meets reporting deadlines.
• Works effectively with production, QA, compliance, and leadership; communicates clearly and professionally.
• Adjusts to process changes, shifting priorities, and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and work effectively across various sectors of the department as needed or requested by a direct supervisor. This includes the capacity to support other departments, ensuring seamless collaboration and responsiveness to organizational needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constantly: stand, walk, bend, stoop, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Frequently: stand and walk on the production floor; lift and move up to 40-50 lbs; bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions.
• Constantly: use hands and fingers for keyboard, mouse, and production tasks; perform computer-based data entry and record review.
• Occasionally: remain seated or stationed at a workstation for extended periods while entering and verifying data.
• Occasionally: climb, crouch, or work around equipment.
• Ability to work in a busy production environment with changing priorities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of ERP systems preferred.
• Basic Excel knowledge required.
• Complaint Handling and Corrective & Preventive Actions knowledge is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old and pass company-required background and compliance checks.