Trimming Technician

About This Role

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

Qualifications

• 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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Licenses & Certifications

• State cannabis worker permit/badge required