Trim Technician

Green Thumb; Centreville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb in Centreville, MD is seeking a Cannabis Trimmer to efficiently trim flowers, follow SOPs, and maintain a clean work area. The role emphasizes accurate weights, measurements, and waste tracking, with a focus on quality and compliance.

Candidates should be able to stand or sit for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds with care, and pass background checks. 21+ and valid driver’s license required; prior cannabis experience not required.

Qualifications

• Basic weights and measurement skills; ability to operate a scale.
• Ability to focus on a task for long periods.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Self-starter; thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Prior trimming experience preferred.
• Must follow directions and perform tasks consistently.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with care.
• Must be 21+ and pass background checks; cannabis industry eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Trim flower from plants quickly and efficiently while maintaining quality.
• Trim by hand and with trimming, sorting, and packaging equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Sit or stand for extended periods; perform detailed trimming and post-trim upkeep.
• Track unusable waste and usable by-products per plant/batch.
• Demonstrate proficiency with weights, measurements, and math.
• Maintain communication with management and coworkers; follow SOPs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Team Lead.

Skills

Weights & measurement

Focus for long periods

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Lifting capability

Cannabis experience not required

Job description

In this role you will work to efficiently trim cannabis plants, while creating minimal waste, resulting in a high-quality product that is compliant and ready for sale or processing. This person will be responsible for maintaining and following standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Trim flower from plants in a quick and efficient manner, while ensuring a quality product
• Trim flower by hand and/or using trimming, sorting and packaging equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Sit and stand for long periods of time while focusing on detail-oriented trimming, as well as post trim upkeep
• Track the amount of unusable waste for each plant/batch, in addition to usable by-products
• Demonstrate proficiency with weights, measurements, and math
• Maintain open communication with management team and co-workers
• Follow all SOPs, verbal directives, training information and policies when performing duties
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Team Lead

Qualifications

• Basic weights and measurement skills, ability to operate a scale
• Must have the ability to focus on a task for long periods of time
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Candidate must be a self-starter, flexible to work in a collaborative structure and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Prior Trimming experience is preferred
• Ability to follow directions and perform job tasks in a consistent manner
• Must have a good attitude and work well in a team environment
• Stay on target with daily production metrics.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds, at times above head.
• Prior cannabis experience not required.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with the product.
• Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).

Additional Requirements

• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must possess valid driver’s license
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Green Thumb Pay Range

$18 - $21 USD

As set forth in Green Thumb’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Although GTI is not a federal contractor and therefore, not under compliance mandates to report on the percentage of its workforce that is comprised of employees with disabilities or Veterans, we provide applicants and employees with a voluntary option to confidentially self-identify as a person with a disability or a Veteran as a part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Identifying yourself as a Veteran or individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past.