Trimming Technician

About This Role

Boutique Cannabis Trimmer
Position: Cannabis Trimmer
Department: Post-Harvest
Employment Type: Temporary, Seasonal, or Full-Time (based on business needs)
Position Summary
We are seeking detail-oriented and dependable Cannabis Trimmers to join our post-harvest team. This role is responsible for hand-trimming premium cannabis flower to meet the highest quality standards while maintaining production goals in a boutique cultivation environment. Ideal candidates take pride in craftsmanship, have excellent attention to detail, and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.
Essential Responsibilities

• Hand-trim cannabis flower using trimming scissors while preserving bud structure and appearance.
• Remove excess stems and leaves while maintaining quality standards.
• Sort, inspect, and grade finished flower for quality and consistency.
• Weigh, package, label, and prepare finished products as needed.
• Follow all company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and compliance regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
• Handle cannabis products with care while minimizing waste.
• Meet daily productivity and quality expectations.
• Assist with additional post-harvest tasks as assigned, including bucking, harvesting, packaging, and facility sanitation.

Qualifications

• Previous cannabis trimming or post-harvest experience preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand movements for extended periods.
• Comfortable sitting or standing for long periods.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Repetitive use of hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Comfortable working in a climate-controlled processing environment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in cannabis cultivation, harvesting, trimming, packaging, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of cannabis quality standards and post-harvest best practices.
• Experience working in a regulated cannabis environment.

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.
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