Onsite Driver & Forklift Operator

About This Role

Delivery and pickup of Cannabis goods per daily schedule. Must be able to work in a

fast-paced environment with large volume and critical delivery parameters.

Responsibilities

• Drives 18’ to 26’ reefer trucks and delivery vans to transport Cannabis goods and materials

• Load and unload vehicles

• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and inform supervisor of any maintenance needed

• Follow all procedures according to regulations from the Bureau of Cannabis Control, CDFA, and compliance department

• Follow security measures

• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Required:

• Valid Class C driver’s license

• Minimum of 1-year experience driving larger vehicles

• Excellent driving record

• Above the age of 25

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Ability to work in a logical, systematic manner

• Courteous and professional interpersonal skills

• Must be a self-starter with minimal supervision, able to work independently and in a team environment

• This position requires a 40-hour minimum work week

• Willingness to work weekends

• Detail-oriented

• On-site and driving

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand for prolonged periods of time; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is to have the ability to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and use a step ladder. Ability to crouch, grasp and lift product above shoulders

to lift product from the floor properly. Ability to use the tools necessary to perform works tasks. The employee must be able to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in normal, refrigerated and below freezing temperatures for short or long periods of time.

• Ability to work in conditions typically found in a greenhouse with high humidity and varying temperatures with a fair amount of moisture present

Travel

Driving between farm sites and other locations

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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