Material Handler

About the Role

The Material Handler is responsible for supporting the efficient movement, storage, and tracking of materials throughout production and warehouse operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring production teams have the materials they need to meet daily production goals while maintaining inventory accuracy, warehouse organization, and operational efficiency.

Working closely with the Associate Director, Supply Chain and cross-functional operations teams, this position supports receiving, inventory management, production staging, warehouse organization, and material replenishment activities. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

Material Handling & Production Support

• Stage materials and production supplies based on daily production schedules
• Pull, organize, replenish, and distribute materials to support production and packaging operations
• Coordinate material movement between warehouse, production, packaging, and order fulfillment areas
• Prepare materials for upcoming production runs, including future and weekend production needs
• Monitor material inventory levels and proactively communicate replenishment needs
• Partner with Production, Packaging, Inventory, and Order Fulfillment teams to support operational efficiency

Receiving & Warehouse Operations

• Receive, unload, inspect, and verify inbound shipments against purchase orders and shipping documentation
• Enter received inventory into inventory management systems while maintaining accurate records
• Identify, document, and communicate receiving discrepancies, shortages, or damaged materials
• Support vendor returns, purchase order reconciliation, and inventory transfer activities
• Maintain organized warehouse locations and proper inventory storage practices
• Coordinate internal inventory transfers and occasional off-site inventory movements as needed

Inventory Control & Compliance

• Perform routine inventory counts, cycle counts, and stock reconciliations
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain inventory accuracy throughout warehouse operations
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and assist with corrective actions
• Maintain battery inventory tracking and related reporting activities
• Follow all state regulations and internal compliance procedures
• Ensure all inventory transactions and documentation are completed accurately and in accordance with SOPs

Operational Support

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse, staging, and inventory areas
• Support cross-functional operational needs during peak production periods
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen warehouse efficiency and inventory accuracy
• Follow all company safety policies and proper use of PPE
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum two years of experience working with inventory systems and inventory processes required
• Previous experience working in a licensed cannabis facility preferred
• Experience using Metrc preferred
• Experience with ERP, warehouse management, or inventory control systems preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Valid driver's license required
• Must possess and maintain an active MED Badge
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy
• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments in a fast-paced production environment
• Reliable transportation required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role is primarily onsite in Boulder, CO and requires regular work within warehouse, production, inventory, and office environments. The position typically follows a standard 40-hour workweek, with occasional overtime based on operational needs.

The role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the workday. Employees must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds while moving inventory, packaging materials, and production components throughout the facility. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required by company procedures and applicable safety standards.

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 and backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg's Casa Verde Capital, and others.

Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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