Position Summary:
The Trim Technician is responsible for manicuring and preparing harvested cannabis flower for packaging and sale. This includes wet or dry trimming, depending on the operation’s process, and maintaining the highest quality and cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, efficient, and understands the importance of consistency in product presentation.
Primary Duties:
Hand-trim high-end cannabis directly off the stem
Maintain boutique-quality standards throughout the trimming process
Must be able to trim 1.5–2 lbs of flower per day while preserving product integrity
Trim cannabis flower to meet company and regulatory standards for aesthetics and quality
Handle product carefully to minimize loss and maintain trichome integrity
Accurately weigh and record trimmed product per batch
Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift
Identify and report any concerns related to product quality (e.g., mold, pests, contamination)
Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and adhere to compliance requirements
Willing to adapt and assist in other areas of post-harvest operations as needed
Expectations:
Strong reliability and daily attendance required
Must be flexible and willing to support various facility projects as needed
Ability to meet daily trimming quotas
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, repetitive task environment
Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude and open communication
Requirements:
Reliable and punctual
Experience with boutique cannabis trimming preferred
Previous cannabis trimming experience preferred but not required
Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must be able to obtain and maintain any required state cannabis worker permits or badges
Physical Demands:
Repetitive motion, prolonged sitting or standing
Manual dexterity with trimming scissors and tools
Lifting up to 25 lbs as needed
About Vangst:
Vangst is the cannabis industry’s hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry’s go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry’s leading businesses.
Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.
Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.
Vangst’s headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company and backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Capital, and others.
Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.