Inventory Control Tech III

• Location 600 Franke Drive,Ruston, LA, 71270,United States
• Base Pay $19.00 / Hour
• Job Category Cultivation/Manufacturing
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

The Inventory Control Tech III serves as a team leader, responsible for supervising daily warehouse operations, managing inventory accuracy initiatives, and enforcing SOP compliance. This role requires strong leadership skills, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to train and certify others in inventory and safety procedures. The Inventory Control Tech III supports outbound logistics and plays a key role in cultivating a high-performance inventory team.

• Receive and unload items from delivery trucks in a timely and organized manner.
• Document received items using inventory platforms such as Monday Boards.
• Store finished goods and packaging material in a clean, orderly fashion.
• Deliver materials to workstations and storage points both physically and via digital systems.
• Pull and stage packaging material for Resupply Requests or Jobs with a high degree of accuracy.
• Perform regular cycle counts and assist with inventory reconciliation.
• Relocate inventory and assist with cleanups and general warehouse maintenance.
• Safely operate material handling equipment (MHE), including forklifts and pallet jacks (manual/electric).
• Maintain transaction rigor to minimize inventory discrepancies (target: =1 error/day).
• Adhere to compliance procedures as required by state regulations.
• Follow all SOPs, operational guidelines, and verbal directives.
• Maintain professionalism and a positive team-oriented attitude.
• Seek guidance from senior team members and elevate discrepancies as needed.
• Guide and mentor junior team members in task execution and warehouse best practices.
• Train new inventory staff and serve as a resource for troubleshooting.
• Act as liaison during on-site supplier visits, assisting with deliveries and pickups.
• Assist in leading day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Be eligible and maintain qualifications to be insured as a driver for company vehicles.
• Conduct local deliveries and pickups using company-owned box trucks or freightliners.
• Help enforce safety procedures, inventory handling policies, and transaction integrity standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and communicate suggestions to the Inventory Manager.
• Maintain a professional demeanor, modeling company values and expectations.
• Serve as acting team lead during assigned shifts—delegating tasks, monitoring workflow, and escalating issues.
• Lead cycle counts and internal audits, ensuring at least 95% count and audit accuracy.
• Train and certify team members in the safe use of forklifts and MHE as a certified "Train the Trainer".
• Coordinate outbound shipping, including freight quotes, bookings, and documentation.
• Support the Inventory Manager in enforcing SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Foster a culture of safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship and promote accountability and operational excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to obtain a state medical marijuana badge and pass a background check.
• Ability to work independently and maintain focus.
• Comfortable using and learning new software tools.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong ethics, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other inventory software platforms (e.g., Monday Boards).
• Forklift “Train the Trainer” certification required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a warehouse, inventory, or logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory cycle counting methods and audit procedures.
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