Trimming Support - Portland, OR

About This Role

Job Summary
We are seeking dependable and detail-oriented Cannabis Trimming Support Associates to join our cultivation team. In this role, you will be responsible for hand trimming cannabis flower while maintaining quality, consistency, and production goals. The ideal candidate is comfortable performing repetitive tasks, has excellent attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment.

Essential Responsibilities
Trimming & Quality

• Hand trim harvested cannabis flower according to company quality standards.
• Remove excess leaves and stems while preserving the integrity of the flower.
• Inspect product for quality, consistency, mold, pests, or contamination.
• Sort flower by size, quality, and product specifications.
• Maintain production goals while ensuring premium product quality.

Production Support

• Assist with bucking, de-stemming, weighing, and preparing flower for packaging.
• Support post-harvest operations as needed.
• Keep trimming stations clean, organized, and sanitized.
• Report equipment issues or quality concerns to supervisors.

Compliance

• Follow all state cannabis regulations and company SOPs.
• Maintain accurate production documentation when required.
• Handle cannabis products carefully to prevent contamination or damage.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial cannabis trimming experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand movements throughout the shift.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must hold a valid and active OLCC Marijuana Worker Permit.

Qualifications

• Stand or sit for extended periods.
• Frequent repetitive hand and wrist movements.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Bend, reach, and twist throughout the shift.

Work Environment
Work is performed in a licensed cannabis cultivation or post-production facility while following all PPE, sanitation, and compliance requirements.

Disclaimer
This job description provides a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Duties and requirements may vary.

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 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.