Inventory Associate, Cultivation and Processing

About the Opportunity 

FLUENT, in exclusive partnership with Connected New York, is excited to be hiring for positions at our new state-of-the-art cultivation facility in Buffalo, New York. These roles offer the opportunity to join FLUENT’s growing team while being part of Connected’s highly anticipated expansion into one of the country’s most dynamic and fast-growing cannabis markets.

About Connected

Connected family of companies. are a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento, operating in California, Arizona, and Florida. With over 11 years of experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics.

With over 250 employees across the United States, Connected has built a strong industry reputation and is now expanding into New York through a master services agreement with FLUENT. Connected’s mission has always been to breed, grow, and sell the best cannabis in the world, setting the highest standards for its products, people, and partners wherever we go.

About the Job

As an Inventory Associate, you will play a critical role in maintaining accurate inventory levels of finished goods, raw materials, and supplies to ensure smooth and efficient operations. You will be responsible for coordinating ordering and tracking of inventory, conducting regular inventory audits, and ensuring compliance with all regulations.

What You Will Do

• Accurately record all plant movements, harvests, trim activities, WIP,  and waste in Metrc.
• Perform monthly cycle counts including: discrepancy investigations, documentation and Metrc adjustments.
• Prepare samples and outgoing manifests for cultivation R&D testing.
• Monitor plant batches through various growth stages ensuring tags are securely attached and legible.
• Oversee the weighing and storage of trim, making sure separate batches are never commingled.
• Maintain a clean storage environment for all harvested materials including clear labeling and physical organization.
• Generate accurate labels for application to all bins, drying racks and WIP packages.
• Review batch chain of custody forms and elevate concerns to relevant managers.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of inventory management.

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management preferred.  
• At least 2 years of experience in inventory management or related field required; experience in a cannabis company preferred.  
• Experience with ERP systems or inventory management software is preferred.  
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements related to inventory management.  
• Knowledge of cannabis industry-specific regulations, including seed-to-sale tracking requirements, is highly desirable.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and inventory management software.  
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to use material handling equipment such as a forklift a plus.

Compensation Description (annually): The hourly pay rate for this position is $20.00.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position involves sitting, walking and lifting less than 10 pounds for long periods of time throughout the day. Working in warm/humid environments with high intensity lighting. Able to bend for many of the work tasks, and stand on and climb ladders. Must be able to lift up to a maximum of 50 lbs. occasionally without assistance. Comfortable working with scissors and or pruning shears.The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Requires normal hearing range

Work is performed in a fast-paced cannabis grow location. 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.

Why Join Us?

By joining FLUENT with Connected, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Be part of Connected’s highly anticipated entry into the New York market

• Work with a team that combines Connected’s proven genetics and brand strength with FLUENT’s local expertise and cutting-edge cultivation facility

• Help shape the future of premium cannabis in one of the country’s most discerning markets

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent to this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instruction or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.