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King City Gardens

Logistics Quality Control (QC) Specialist

King City Gardens, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208

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Logistics Quality Control (QC) Specialist Job Title: Logistics Quality Control (QC) Specialist Department: Logistics Reports To: Logistics Manager / Quality Manager Location: Ohio Employment Type: Full‑Time

Position Summary: The Logistics Quality Control (QC) Specialist is responsible for ensuring all packaged cannabis products meet internal quality standards and Ohio regulatory requirements before being released to the vault as finished goods and prior to outbound distribution. This role serves as a critical control point between Packaging, Inventory, and Logistics, verifying product accuracy, compliance, and documentation integrity. The ideal candidate is highly detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and capable of working independently in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed QC inspections on all packaged lots received from the Packaging Department before vault intake.

Verify lot integrity, SKU accuracy, unit counts, weights, packaging configuration, heat/tamper seal, and labeling compliance.

Ensure all required regulatory information is present and accurate, including license numbers, batch/lot numbers, harvest and packaging dates, net weight, and required warning statements.

Confirm packaging meets internal quality standards and is free of defects, damage, or contamination.

Accurately document QC approvals, rejections, and findings per SOP requirements.

Conduct final QC checks on all outbound orders prior to shipment or delivery, verifying 100% accuracy of SKUs, product types, lot numbers, quantities, unit configurations, and matching manifest/sales order documentation.

Ensure orders comply with Ohio cannabis transportation and distribution regulations.

Identify, document, and resolve discrepancies before orders leave the facility.

Maintain accurate and complete QC records in accordance with Ohio Division of Cannabis Control regulations.

Ensure inventory movements and lot releases are accurately reflected in the state seed‑to‑sale tracking system.

Adhere strictly to GMP, SOPs, and internal quality policies.

Support audits and inspections by providing documentation and traceability records when requested.

Communicate QC findings clearly and professionally with Packaging, Inventory, Logistics, and Management teams.

Escalate quality or compliance risks immediately and participate in root cause analysis as needed.

Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying trends or recurring issues.

Required Qualifications

Previous experience in quality control, logistics, inventory, or regulated manufacturing preferred.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot discrepancies quickly and accurately.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Comfortable working in a highly regulated environment with strict compliance standards.

Ability to stand, walk, and handle packaged products throughout the shift.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the cannabis industry, particularly in packaging, inventory, logistics, or QC.

Familiarity with Ohio cannabis regulations and seed‑to‑sale tracking systems.

GMP or quality systems experience.

Experience performing lot and order audits in a warehouse or distribution environment.

Core Competencies

Exceptional attention to detail.

Independent decision‑making.

Regulatory compliance mindset.

Clear written and verbal communication.

Integrity and accountability.

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