Trim Technician

Green Thumb Industries; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb Industries in Pennsylvania is seeking a Cannabis Trim Technician to efficiently trim cannabis flowers, minimize waste, and ensure a compliant, sale-ready product. The role requires following standard operating procedures and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

You will trim by hand and with equipment, track waste and by-products, and uphold daily production metrics. 21+ with a valid driver’s license preferred; prior cannabis trimming experience is a plus.

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; flexible to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior trimming experience preferred.
• Ability to follow directions and perform tasks consistently.
• Good attitude and teamwork.
• Stay on target with daily production metrics.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds; may lift up to 15 pounds.
• Prior cannabis experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Trim flower from plants quickly and efficiently while maintaining quality.
• Trim by hand and with trimming equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Sit/stand for long periods focusing on detailed trimming.
• Track unusable waste and by-products for each plant/batch.
• Demonstrate proficiency with weights, measurements, and math.
• Maintain communication with management and teammates.
• Follow SOPs, verbal directives, and training information.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Team Lead.

Skills

Weights & measurements

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Physical stamina

Prior trimming experience

Tools

Scale operation

Cleaning equipment

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