Transport Specialist - Prospect Heights (FT) Verano Holdings Corp., one of the U.S. cannabis industry's leading companies based on historical revenue, geographic scope and brand performance, is a vertically integrated, multi-state operator embracing a mission of saying Yes to plant progress and the bold exploration of cannabis. Verano offers a superior cannabis shopping experience in medical and adult use markets under the Zen Leaf and MV dispensary banners and produces a comprehensive suite of high-quality, regulated cannabis products sold under its diverse portfolio of trusted consumer brands including Verano, MV, Savvy, BITS, Encore, and Avexia. Verano's active operations span 13 U.S. states, comprised of 15 Cultivation and production facilities with over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation capacity.
Job Summary:
The Transport Specialist is responsible for delivering orders to our dispensaries and wholesale clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Drive a delivery van to deliver product orders to clients.
Follow strict safety standards on and off the road.
Interact with clients and vendors in a professional and positive manner.
Support Packaging department in assembling products and packaging during downtime.
Prepare orders for delivery.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications:
Previous experience in order/package delivery required.
Must be able to stand for at least 6 hours per day and lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Must be able to operate and navigate a delivery van.
Must be able to apply for a Cannabis Production Agent Card.
Must be able to comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.
Preferred Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in commercial or work-related driving preferred.
Physical and Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls.
The ability to stay stationary in a vehicle for long periods of time.
The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 50 lb.
Able to stand up to 90% of the time.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus.
The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Working Environment:
Work is performed in a warehouse and retail environment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.
