What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Specialist (METRC) position at aerīz?
Department: Operations
Location: Riverbank, CA
Compensation: $24.00 - $28.00 / hour
The Administrative (METRC) Specialist is responsible for executing and maintaining all cultivation-related data entry and compliance tracking in METRC. This role ensures that all plant movements, waste logging, and reporting requirements align with state and regulatory compliance standards. Working closely with cultivation supervisors, the METRC Specialist assists in day-to-day tracking and reconciliation efforts while maintaining constant communication with the team to ensure accurate and timely record-keeping.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities: METRC Compliance & Data Entry:
- Accurately execute daily cultivation movements within METRC, including plant growth stage transitions, harvests, and inventory adjustments.
- Maintain strict compliance with state and company METRC regulations, ensuring all plant and inventory tracking is up to date.
- Stay informed on regulatory updates and implement necessary changes to remain compliant.
- Complete digital waste logging in METRC, ensuring proper categorization and disposal documentation.
- Monitor and report plant waste to ensure compliance with state-mandated waste disposal procedures.
- Maintain organized records for waste tracking to support internal and external audits.
- Assist cultivation supervisors with METRC-related needs, including troubleshooting, data corrections.
- Work closely with cultivation staff to track plant counts, movement schedules, and reporting deadlines.
- Provide real-time communication with the team to ensure smooth data entry and movement tracking.
- Support internal compliance inspections and prepare reports as needed for regulatory audits.
- Ensure all data input and adjustments adhere to internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain organized digital records for all METRC transactions.
- Identify and report any potential compliance risks to management.
- Must be 21 years old
- Pass a Background Check
- Experience: 3 years of prior experience in METRC tracking, seed-to-sale software, or cannabis compliance required.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of cannabis cultivation processes and state compliance regulations required.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in METRC software, Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets, and general data entry.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to identify and correct data discrepancies while maintaining accuracy within in a timely manner.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for team coordination.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot METRC issues and find solutions efficiently.
- Work Ethic: Reliable, organized, and proactive with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend, climb, stretch and lift up to 30 pounds. Requires the manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment and hand tools.
Work Environment:
This position involves a fair amount of manual labor which requires repetitive tasks. This position operates indoor which can reach different temperatures. This position may require working at heights up to or exceeding 10 feet. The site operates on weekends and holidays, and standard work hours may apply regardless of day or season.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Casual dress code
Salary : $24 - $28