Cannabis Production Technician (PM)

Vireo Health; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive union benefits

Job summary

Vireo Health in Otsego is looking for a motivated Production Technician to join their dynamic team. The role involves trimming, curing, and packing cannabis flower according to strict quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, excellent communication skills, and some experience with cannabis. The starting pay is $18.00 per hour with competitive union benefits. Shifts are available from Monday to Friday, with the role requiring flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Experience working in cannabis preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of trimming and packing cannabis flower.
• Monitor drying rooms for optimal conditions.
• Weigh and package cured flowers and by-products.

Skills

Trimming techniques

Basic organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and energetic Production Technician to join our growing dynamic team! The ideal candidate will be driven, innovative, compassionate, believe in the goodness of people and cannabis, and enjoys the one team, one dream motto! The Production Technician is responsible for trimming, curing, and packing cannabis flower. This position reports directly to the Cultivation Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of trimming from bucking wet harvests, to packing flower for mass transport, to detailed hand trimming.
• Monitor drying rooms for optimal conditions.
• Trim dried cannabis flowers using hand-trim and automated trimmer methods.
• Break down fresh cannabis flowers from stems and separate usable product from unusable waste.
• Track the amount of usable and unusable waste for each plant/batch via data tracking system.
• Must be able to hand trim at least 2 oz./hour of dried flower, with attention to detail to create a high-quality product.
• Employee must be able to adapt to various strains, styles and types of marijuana they are trimming; adjusting their techniques to maintain a steady pace and quality.
• Trim staff is responsible for clean-up of all processing areas and equipment at the end of every day.
• Weigh and package cured flowers, trim and other by-products for distribution to dispensaries and processing facilities.
• Assist Cultivators with other duties around the cultivation site as directed.
• Employee must exhibit competency in basic organizational, tracking and communication skills.
• Employee must be able to work well independently, as well as with others.
• Employee must manage their time during work efficiently in order to meet goals while consistently producing quality product.
• Employee must be able to follow basic instructions as well as be able to take constructive criticism from their managers so they can help maintain quality standards and production goals.
• Employee must show up on time for work every day ready to work.
• Employee must exhibit personal hygiene and follow the health guidelines set forth by Vireo Health and the state while processing marijuana.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma
• Experience working cannabis preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly
• Flexible availability (weekends may be required)
• Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting union rate: $18.00/hr. Competitive union benefits offered. We have an opening for our Monday-Friday 3:30pm-11:30pm shift. There are two shifts being offered: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm and 3:30pm-11:00pm. Availability must meet one of our requirements in order to be considered.

EEO Statement

Vireo Health, Inc. isan equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout 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. www.vireohealth.com