Cannabis Procurement Associate Jobs

Company Overview:

Kaycha Labs is a leading provider of innovative Cannabis and Hemp testing technologies and methods. We perform product testing to help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. We provide comprehensive cannabis testing for potency, homogeneity, heavy metals, microbial contamination, mycotoxins, residual solvents, terpenes, and pesticides.
Job Purpose:

The Procurement Associate is responsible for supporting the purchasing department with a variety of clerical tasks. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to purchasing lab equipment and supplies, coordinating with suppliers and ensuring goods arrive on time and suppliers are paid.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receive weekly lab equipment order requests from each lab and coordinate with lab staff.

• Responsible for ordering supplies (consumables, chemicals, break room supplies, parts, furniture, etc.)

• Set up new labs with basic lab services (waste pick up, gas delivery, water services, uniforms, lab coat service, etc.)

• Set up accounts with new vendors, complete/execute paperwork for credit terms with accounting assistance.

• Ensure vendors have accurate/updated billing email contacts based on shipping location.

• Communicate with vendors about product availability, lead time, order status, changes, cancellations, accuracy of pricing, etc.

• Outsource products as necessary.

• Responsible for issuing purchase orders for supplies and equipment through Quickbooks.

• Execute payment when immediate payment is required for processing.

• Track order status through shipment, delivery and fulfillment daily, provide labs with delivery/tracking updates and add links to applicable spreadsheets.

• Place orders for misc. admin/break room needs as requested by each location (toilet paper, coffee, pens, paper, computer supplies, etc.)

• Provide accounting dept. With final invoices and receipts for orders placed.

• Cross reference and invoices to ensure accuracy of goods delivered.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for lab staff on order inquiries.

• Perform daily buying duties as needed for urgent needs.

• Contact suppliers for expedited delivery as needed.

• Responsible for designing and executing orders for company merchandise (T-shirts, Lanyards, Pens, etc.)

• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED required.

• 1+ year of purchasing and inventory experience preferred.

• Familiarity with Quickbooks or Sage X3.

• Familiarity with inventory management and advanced supply chain management concepts.

• Proven experience of purchasing techniques, contracting, and negotiation procedures preferred. .

• Proven experience in vendor management process including vendor relationships preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing, and resource planning systems.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities/deadlines and shift priorities as necessary. Uses time effectively.

• Must have strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers, customers, management and inter-department staff.

• Capable of working with internal staff from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner.

• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.

• Ability to quickly adapt to a rapidly changing work environment.

• Team player with strong organizational skills.

Other:

• Must pass Level 2 background check.

• Kaycha Labs offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision and time off.

• Kaycha Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.f.

Essential Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet 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, handle or feel, to speak, and to hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to thirty-five (35) pounds.

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close (proximity) vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment described here is representative of that which an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The standard analytical laboratory environment is one in which potential health hazards do exist. Administrative, operations, technical, and professional staff are expected to safely operate in accordance with applicable and appropriate health and safety policies and procedures, as prescribed by the applicable Kaycha manuals and policies and/or federal, state, or local standards.

Laboratory staff can be expected to work in areas where hazards associated are with, but not limited to, airborne pathogens. Biological materials, hazardous substances, and radioactive material exist and are handled. Appropriate training is provided regarding these hazards and staff are expected to adhere to all health and safety policies at all times, whether they are in writing or verbalized by a supervisor.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Best email and phone number to reach you at?
• Desired compensation?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Procurement: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Company Overview:

Kaycha Labs is a leading provider of innovative Cannabis and Hemp testing technologies and methods. We perform product testing to help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. We provide comprehensive cannabis testing for potency, homogeneity, heavy metals, microbial contamination, mycotoxins, residual solvents, terpenes, and pesticides.
Job Purpose:

The Procurement Associate is responsible for supporting the purchasing department with a variety of clerical tasks. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to purchasing lab equipment and supplies, coordinating with suppliers and ensuring goods arrive on time and suppliers are paid.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receive weekly lab equipment order requests from each lab and coordinate with lab staff.

• Responsible for ordering supplies (consumables, chemicals, break room supplies, parts, furniture, etc.)

• Set up new labs with basic lab services (waste pick up, gas delivery, water services, uniforms, lab coat service, etc.)

• Set up accounts with new vendors, complete/execute paperwork for credit terms with accounting assistance.

• Ensure vendors have accurate/updated billing email contacts based on shipping location.

• Communicate with vendors about product availability, lead time, order status, changes, cancellations, accuracy of pricing, etc.

• Outsource products as necessary.

• Responsible for issuing purchase orders for supplies and equipment through Quickbooks.

• Execute payment when immediate payment is required for processing.

• Track order status through shipment, delivery and fulfillment daily, provide labs with delivery/tracking updates and add links to applicable spreadsheets.

• Place orders for misc. admin/break room needs as requested by each location (toilet paper, coffee, pens, paper, computer supplies, etc.)

• Provide accounting dept. With final invoices and receipts for orders placed.

• Cross reference and invoices to ensure accuracy of goods delivered.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for lab staff on order inquiries.

• Perform daily buying duties as needed for urgent needs.

• Contact suppliers for expedited delivery as needed.

• Responsible for designing and executing orders for company merchandise (T-shirts, Lanyards, Pens, etc.)

• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED required.

• 1+ year of purchasing and inventory experience preferred.

• Familiarity with Quickbooks or Sage X3.

• Familiarity with inventory management and advanced supply chain management concepts.

• Proven experience of purchasing techniques, contracting, and negotiation procedures preferred. .

• Proven experience in vendor management process including vendor relationships preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing, and resource planning systems.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities/deadlines and shift priorities as necessary. Uses time effectively.

• Must have strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers, customers, management and inter-department staff.

• Capable of working with internal staff from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner.

• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.

• Ability to quickly adapt to a rapidly changing work environment.

• Team player with strong organizational skills.

Other:

• Must pass Level 2 background check.

• Kaycha Labs offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision and time off.

• Kaycha Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.f.

Essential Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet 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, handle or feel, to speak, and to hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to thirty-five (35) pounds.

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close (proximity) vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment described here is representative of that which an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The standard analytical laboratory environment is one in which potential health hazards do exist. Administrative, operations, technical, and professional staff are expected to safely operate in accordance with applicable and appropriate health and safety policies and procedures, as prescribed by the applicable Kaycha manuals and policies and/or federal, state, or local standards.

Laboratory staff can be expected to work in areas where hazards associated are with, but not limited to, airborne pathogens. Biological materials, hazardous substances, and radioactive material exist and are handled. Appropriate training is provided regarding these hazards and staff are expected to adhere to all health and safety policies at all times, whether they are in writing or verbalized by a supervisor.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Best email and phone number to reach you at?
• Desired compensation?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Procurement: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Job Summary:

Responsible for the intake of Cannabis, quality control and testing requirements.



Duties/Responsibilities:

Intake all bulk flower, vape carts, and live resin as they arrive at the HF Facility from a driver, manufacturer, or farmer

Visually inspect, gauge cannabis for quality/ defects such as mold, chemical burn, moisture level. Take notes on quality and defects on the inspection form.

Record accurate weights / total units of material on to intake form and labels to be placed on bins.

Create individualized batch number for all products

Create compliant labels for all materials, allowing easy identification such as farm and license, weight, bag number, intake date, metrc uid or label with last 5 digits of uid.

Record all information with proper intake paperwork (for example: Weights, Harvest/ Manufacture dates, Farmer/ Manufacture license information/ Contact information).

Isolate untested, newly in-taken products into quarantine, separated from all working materials, and ensure the product is properly stickered for easy identification of untested products.

Direct intake information to Procurement Manager for digital recording

Retain and organize all records of in-taken products into designated binders.

Other duties assigned



TESTING

Regularly correspond with all testing companies to set appointments

Assist all product testers with any and all questions pertaining to sampling

Create copies of all receipts, cc’ing accounting for proper financial record

Retain and organize all batch manifest, sampling manifest and receipts in regards to testing in designated binders.







Change all stickers/ labels to show clearly products have been tested after results have been received

Change all stickers once products have cleared testing, move out of specific quarantine area to allow flow to production floor

Receive all Certificates of Analysis, transferring to personal supplier records.

Upload and label all Certificates of Analysis to Server, for all departments to access

Create and retain excellent communications and relationships with all HF partner testing companies, past and present

TRIM

Intake all trim entering the HF Facility

Visually inspect all bags for quality / defects

Record accurate weights to intake form and bag labels.

Create compliant labels for all in-taken trim to be placed on each bag. Each bag shall have bag #, weight and Metrc UID or label with last 5 digits of UID, farm and license, intake date.

Record all information with proper intake paperwork (for example: Weights, UID,Farmer license information/ Contact information).

Create and update the HF Live-Document of all trim: in and out of testing, needing pickup due to non purchase or rejection on grounds of quality.

Keep all trim tidy and organized by farm, rejection, needing pickup, and “soon-to-be-purchased” individually stored and managed

Assist Trim Testers in purchases, sampling for testing, answer any and all questions in regards to product/ testing.

Retain and keep in order all intake paperwork, sampling manifest and records in regards to testing in designated binders.



PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY

Work closely with the HF Marketing & Creative Department, answering and assisting with all product inquiries/ handling requests in timely manner

Take professional photographs of all products on, and soon to be on the menu using a HF registered camera.

Keep digital copies of all photographs in google drive and company server.

Analyze HF product photographs for quality, ensuring all information and angles are captured

Editing (including file size reduction) of all photographs for maximum quality and easy input into retail ready menu

Create individualized folders of all photographs for easy sharing and access for separate departments in google drive.









• Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• California State Driver’s License
• Fork-lift certification to assist any movement of heavier loads on site
• Attention to detail

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-3 years of Cannabis knowledge
• 1-3 years’ experience of procurement clerk or assistant
• ERP software knowledge
• Excellent communication skills

Working Conditions:

• Warehouse environment
• Cold and hot temperatures
• Loud noises

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Arcata, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Job Summary:

Responsible for the intake of Cannabis, quality control and testing requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Intake all bulk flower, vape carts, and live resin as they arrive at the HF Facility from a driver, manufacturer, or farmer
• Visually inspect, gauge cannabis for quality/ defects such as mold, chemical burn, moisture level. Take notes on quality and defects on the inspection form.
• Record accurate weights / total units of material on to intake form and labels to be placed on bins.
• Create individualized batch number for all products
• Create compliant labels for all materials, allowing easy identification such as farm and license, weight, bag number, intake date, metrc uid or label with last 5 digits of uid.
• Record all information with proper intake paperwork (for example: Weights, Harvest/ Manufacture dates, Farmer/ Manufacture license information/ Contact information).
• Isolate untested, newly in-taken products into quarantine, separated from all working materials, and ensure the product is properly stickered for easy identification of untested products.
• Direct intake information to Procurement Manager for digital recording
• Retain and organize all records of in-taken products into designated binders.
• Other duties assigned

TESTING

• Regularly correspond with all testing companies to set appointments
• Assist all product testers with any and all questions pertaining to sampling
• Create copies of all receipts, cc’ing accounting for proper financial record
• Retain and organize all batch manifest, sampling manifest and receipts in regards to testing in designated binders.

• Change all stickers/ labels to show clearly products have been tested after results have been received
• Change all stickers once products have cleared testing, move out of specific quarantine area to allow flow to production floor
• Receive all Certificates of Analysis, transferring to personal supplier records.
• Upload and label all Certificates of Analysis to Server, for all departments to access
• Create and retain excellent communications and relationships with all HF partner testing companies, past and present

TRIM

• Intake all trim entering the HF Facility
• Visually inspect all bags for quality / defects
• Record accurate weights to intake form and bag labels.
• Create compliant labels for all in-taken trim to be placed on each bag. Each bag shall have bag #, weight and Metrc UID or label with last 5 digits of UID, farm and license, intake date.
• Record all information with proper intake paperwork (for example: Weights, UID,Farmer license information/ Contact information).
• Create and update the HF Live-Document of all trim: in and out of testing, needing pickup due to non purchase or rejection on grounds of quality.
• Keep all trim tidy and organized by farm, rejection, needing pickup, and “soon-to-be-purchased” individually stored and managed
• Assist Trim Testers in purchases, sampling for testing, answer any and all questions in regards to product/ testing.
• Retain and keep in order all intake paperwork, sampling manifest and records in regards to testing in designated binders.

PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY

• Work closely with the HF Marketing & Creative Department, answering and assisting with all product inquiries/ handling requests in timely manner
• Take professional photographs of all products on, and soon to be on the menu using a HF registered camera.
• Keep digital copies of all photographs in google drive and company server.
• Analyze HF product photographs for quality, ensuring all information and angles are captured
• Editing (including file size reduction) of all photographs for maximum quality and easy input into retail ready menu
• Create individualized folders of all photographs for easy sharing and access for separate departments in google drive.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• California State Driver’s License
• Fork-lift certification to assist any movement of heavier loads on site
• Attention to detail

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-3 years of Cannabis knowledge
• 1-3 years’ experience of procurement clerk or assistant
• ERP software knowledge
• Excellent communication skills

Working Conditions:

• Warehouse environment
• Cold and hot temperatures
• Loud noises

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Apply for this job with Humboldt Farms

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By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the intake of Cannabis, quality control and testing requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Intake all bulk flower, vape carts, and live resin as they arrive at the HF Facility from a driver, manufacturer, or farmer
• Visually inspect, gauge cannabis for quality/ defects such as mold, chemical burn, moisture level. Take notes on quality and defects on the inspection form.
• Record accurate weights / total units of material on to intake form and labels to be placed on bins.
• Create individualized batch number for all products
• Create compliant labels for all materials, allowing easy identification such as farm and license, weight, bag number, intake date, metrc uid or label with last 5 digits of uid.
• Record all information with proper intake paperwork (for example: Weights, Harvest/ Manufacture dates, Farmer/ Manufacture license information/ Contact information).
• Isolate untested, newly in-taken products into quarantine, separated from all working materials, and ensure the product is properly stickered for easy identification of untested products.
• Direct intake information to Procurement Manager for digital recording
• Retain and organize all records of in-taken products into designated binders.
• Other duties assigned
  

TESTING

• Regularly correspond with all testing companies to set appointments
• Assist all product testers with any and all questions pertaining to sampling
• Create copies of all receipts, cc’ing accounting for proper financial record
• Retain and organize all batch manifest, sampling manifest and receipts in regards to testing in designated binders.
  

• Change all stickers/ labels to show clearly products have been tested after results have been received
• Change all stickers once products have cleared testing, move out of specific quarantine area to allow flow to production floor
• Receive all Certificates of Analysis, transferring to personal supplier records.
• Upload and label all Certificates of Analysis to Server, for all departments to access
• Create and retain excellent communications and relationships with all HF partner testing companies, past and present

TRIM

• Intake all trim entering the HF Facility
• Visually inspect all bags for quality / defects
• Record accurate weights to intake form and bag labels.
• Create compliant labels for all in-taken trim to be placed on each bag. Each bag shall have bag #, weight and Metrc UID or label with last 5 digits of UID, farm and license, intake date.
• Record all information with proper intake paperwork (for example: Weights, UID,Farmer license information/ Contact information).
• Create and update the HF Live-Document of all trim: in and out of testing, needing pickup due to non purchase or rejection on grounds of quality.
• Keep all trim tidy and organized by farm, rejection, needing pickup, and “soon-to-be-purchased” individually stored and managed
• Assist Trim Testers in purchases, sampling for testing, answer any and all questions in regards to product/ testing.
• Retain and keep in order all intake paperwork, sampling manifest and records in regards to testing in designated binders.
  

PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY

• Work closely with the HF Marketing & Creative Department, answering and assisting with all product inquiries/ handling requests in timely manner
• Take professional photographs of all products on, and soon to be on the menu using a HF registered camera.
• Keep digital copies of all photogra phs in google drive and company server.
• Analyze HF product photographs for quality, ensuring all information and angles are captured
• Editing (including file size reduction) of all photographs for maximum quality and easy input into retail ready menu
• Create individualized folders of all photographs for easy sharing and access for separate departments in google drive.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• California State Driver’s License
• Fork-lift certification to assist any movement of heavier loads on site
• Attention to detail
  

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-3 years of Cannabis knowledge
• 1-3 years’ experience of procurement clerk or assistant
• ERP software knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
  

Working Conditions:

• Warehouse environment
• Cold and hot temperatures
• Loud noises
  

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Apply for this job with Humboldt Farms

Apply now →

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