Trimming Technician** Position Summary**
The Trimming Technician is responsible for hand-trimming harvested cannabis plants to meet company quality standards and state compliance requirements. This role ensures finished flower is properly manicured, free of excess leaf material, and prepared for curing and packaging.
This is a detail-oriented, repetitive production role ideal for individuals who take pride in precision, consistency, and quality craftsmanship.
Key Responsibilities** Trimming & Quality Control**
Hand-trim harvested cannabis plants using scissors or trimming tools
Remove excess leaves while preserving flower structure and integrity
Inspect buds for quality, mold, pests, or defects
Separate trim, waste, and usable product according to SOPs
Maintain consistent trim quality and production quotas
Harvest Support
Assist with bucking plants (removing buds from stems)
Support weighing and recording trimmed product
Help with drying and curing processes as needed
Compliance & Documentation
Accurately track weights and complete required logs
Follow all state regulations and company SOPs
Maintain strict chain-of-custody procedures
Report quality concerns or discrepancies to leadership immediately
Sanitation & Organization
Maintain clean and organized workstations
Sanitize trimming tools and equipment regularly
Follow PPE and hygiene protocols
Qualifications
Must be 21+ years of age
Must possess or obtain required state cannabis worker permit/license
Ability to pass background screening (if required by state regulations)
Previous trimming or cannabis production experience preferred but not required
Strong attention to detail
Ability to perform repetitive, detail-focused tasks for extended periods
Comfortable standing or sitting for long shifts
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Skills & Competencies
High level of manual dexterity
Quality-focused mindset
Ability to meet production goals without sacrificing quality
Strong work ethic and reliability
Team-oriented with clear communication skills
Work Environment
Indoor cultivation or production facility
Exposure to cannabis allergens and strong odors
May require PPE (gloves, hair nets, protective sleeves)
Repetitive hand movements and prolonged seated or standing work
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.
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