Trim Technician

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

Job summary

Green Thumb Industries in Centreville, MD, is seeking a dedicated cannabis trim technician responsible for hand-trimming flowers, utilizing equipment, and maintaining a clean workspace. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to SOPs, and efficient production while managing waste and by-products.

Candidates should have basic weight/measurement skills, strong communication, and the ability to focus for long periods.

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.

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.

Skills

Weights & measurements

Focus and concentration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Team player

Production metrics

Physical strength

Job description

The Role

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