Production Technician (Trim)

Columbia Care; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health plan options

Dental

Vision

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Short-term disability

Job summary

The Cannabist Company is seeking a Production Technician to support cannabis processing from harvest to packaging in our Denver facility. You will trim, weigh, package, label, record and inspect products, while maintaining a clean, efficient work area and adhering to safety standards.

We aim for high productivity and professionalism in daily tasks, with shifts that include evenings or weekends as needed and a focus on compliance with state protocols and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• MED Badge required.
• 1–3 years in production or related roles.
• Ability to measure weights and quantities with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in harvest and post-harvest processing of cannabis.
• Trim, weigh, package, label and record products.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and comply with safety policies.
• Operate trimming equipment as needed and assist with processing tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Physical stamina

Evening/night/weekend work

Education

High school diploma

MED Badge

Tools

Trimming machine

Job description

Reports To:

Manager, Production; Manager, Facility Operations

Position Overview

Production Technicians are responsible for all aspects of plant processing from crop harvest through packaging and labeling of the final product ready for customer sale as outlined by the management team. These responsibilities include trimming, assembling completed product materials into various containers and packages as well as ensuring that the appropriate quantity, weight, and type of product is packaged. This position works in a timely manner and strives to increase productivity and acts with professional regard to the management and use of all production facilities and processing equipment.

Pay:

$19.29 + Benefits

Schedule

Full time

This position will remail open for at least one week until 6/10/2026 but may remain open beyond that time.

Major Areas of Responsibility include

• Assisting in the harvest and post-harvest plant processing of medical cannabis
• Fan leaf removal, harvest, drying, trimming, curing, weighing, packaging, labeling, recording, inspection of product in addition to cleaning and sanitation
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Hand trim fan leaves from medical marijuana plants before harvest using shears, scissors
• Transport harvested plants to drying and hang to be driedOperate a trimming machine (if needed) to remove guard and/ or sugar leaves from medical marijuana
• Weigh, package, label, record/track medical cannabis for distribution
• Take instructions and assist on tasks as delegated by management team
• Work in a quick and efficient manner
• Maintain a culture of professionalism and service
• Ensure daily compliance with policies including but not limited to; state compliance security protocols, access protocols, dress code and work schedules
• Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure

Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities)

• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school graduate
• MED Badge
• 1-3 years of experience in production position; including hands-on production activities
• General knowledge of weights and measurement
• Evening/night/weekend work may be required
• All positions deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.
• Speed and precision with equipment and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and maintain work consistency on a daily basis
• High attention to detail
• Standing/sitting for long periods of time

Additional Abilities Required

• The job requires physical activity, including prolonged sitting, standing, repetitive bending, climbing, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds (or more with a coworker). Good visual acuity, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to perform repetitive motions with accuracy is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Note: Nothing in this job description restricts the company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

About The Cannabist Company (d.b.a. The Green Solution):

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis products and related services, with licenses in 12 U.S. jurisdictions. The Company operates 77 facilities including 61 dispensaries and 16 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, including those under development. Columbia Care, now The Cannabist Company, is one of the original multi-state providers of cannabis in the U.S. and now delivers industry-leading products and services to both the medical and adult-use markets. In 2021, the Company launched Cannabist, its retail brand, creating a national dispensary network that leverages proprietary technology platforms. The company offers products spanning flower, edibles, oils and tablets, and manufactures popular brands including Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, Hedy, gLeaf, Classix, Press, and Amber. For more information, please visit www.cannabistcompany.com.

Recognized for its comprehensive benefits, ongoing training opportunities and commitment to diversity and equity inclusion both internally and with external vendors, The Cannabist Company has earned a spot on mg Magazine’s America’s Top Cannabis Industry Employers list.

The Cannabist Company provides full-time employees with an excellent benefits and compensation package including but not limited to:

• competitive wages
• paid holidays
• vacation and sick time
• 401K with company match
• multiple health plan choices
• dental
• vision
• pet and life insurances
• 100% paid short-term disability
• optional long-term disability insurance