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 detail-oriented cannabis trim technician to work efficiently, minimize waste, and ensure a compliant, sale-ready product. You will follow SOPs and maintain accurate records throughout the trimming process.

The role requires steady focus, basic measurement skills, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment; lifting up to 50 pounds may be required, and the pay ranges from $18 to $21 per hour, with potential incentives based on performance.

Qualifications

• Basic weights and measurement skills; must be able to operate a scale.
• Ability to focus on a task for long periods of time.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Prior trimming experience is preferred.
• Ability to follow directions and perform tasks consistently.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Daily production metrics awareness.

Responsibilities

• Trim flower from plants quickly and efficiently while ensuring quality.
• Trim by hand and with trimming, sorting, and packaging equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Sit or stand for long periods focusing on detailed trimming and post-trim upkeep.
• Track unusable waste and usable by-products for each plant/batch.
• Demonstrate proficiency with weights, measurements, and math.
• Communicate openly with management and coworkers.
• Follow SOPs, directives, training materials and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Team Lead.

Skills

Weight measurement

Focus duration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-starter

Attention to production metrics

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