Trimming Technician - AM Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Trimming Technician (Champion)

Client Site: Camarillo, CA

Department: Processing / Post-Harvest

Reports To: Vangst Onsite Supervisor / Processing Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Location: Camarillo, CA

Pay: $18.00/hour base, plus a production bonus of $0.25-$2.00/hour ($18.25-$20.00/hour total)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM (40-hour minimum week; weekends and holidays as needed)

Start Date: ASAP

Role Summary

The Trimming Technician (Champion) is a high-output trim professional who consistently meets or exceeds production standards at a high-volume cannabis processing facility. This role is the backbone of the trim program - producing clean, quality product at volume while serving as a floor-level example of what excellent performance looks like.

Champion Trimmers are identified as candidates for the Trim Trainer role as the program scales. This is a dual-track position: perform at the top of the floor today, and potentially step into a formal training role as new trim candidates come onboard.

What Success Looks Like

Think of this as the starting lineup. You are not just filling a seat - you are setting the pace for everyone around you. The best Champion Trimmers combine speed, quality, and consistency. They are the team members others watch to understand the standard.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Trim (manicure) cannabis flower to client quality standards, consistently targeting a minimum of 0.50 lbs/hr and ideally operating at 0.55 lbs/hr or above
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of personal workspace throughout the shift
• Submit product containers with accurate employee identification for weighing and credit
• Log in and out of the trimming job in the timekeeping system accurately when starting, switching jobs, or completing the shift
• Identify and flag product defects, strain inconsistencies, or quality issues to the supervisor immediately
• Use all required PPE at all times
• Demonstrate proper trimming technique, pace, and quality standards - especially when newer team members are nearby
• Support onboarding of new trim candidates when directed by the Vangst supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned

Trainer Track Indicators

Champion Trimmers who demonstrate the following may be considered for the Vangst Trim Trainer role:

• Sustained output at 0.55+ lbs/hr over a minimum of two consecutive weeks
• Zero quality rejections in the same period
• Demonstrated patience and communication when working near newer team members
• Positive feedback from the Vangst supervisor and processing leadership
• Punctuality and attendance record that reflects reliability

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Prior cannabis trimming experience preferred but not required
• Demonstrated ability to work at pace for a full 8-hour shift
• Strong attention to detail and product quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible availability - 40-hour minimum work week ; weekends and holidays as needed

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing and/or sitting for up to 8 hours
• Repetitive hand and wrist motion using trimming tools for extended periods
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and use a step ladder
• Ability to work in warehouse conditions, including high humidity, varying temperatures, and moderate moisture

Compensation

• Base pay: $18.00/hour
• Bonus eligible: Per client incentive plan
• Bonus tiers begin at 0.40 lbs/hr ; maximum bonus at 0.75+ lbs/hr
• Overtime hours may be prioritized for highest-producing trimmers based on operational needs

Production bonus (paid on top of base pay):

• 0.40 - 0.44 lbs/hr: +$0.25/hr (total $18.25/hr)
• 0.45 - 0.49 lbs/hr: +$0.50/hr (total $18.50/hr)
• 0.50 - 0.54 lbs/hr: +$0.75/hr (total $18.75/hr)
• 0.55 - 0.59 lbs/hr: +$1.00/hr (total $19.00/hr)
• 0.60 - 0.64 lbs/hr: +$1.25/hr (total $19.25/hr)
• 0.65 - 0.69 lbs/hr: +$1.50/hr (total $19.50/hr)
• 0.70 - 0.74 lbs/hr: +$1.75/hr (total $19.75/hr)
• 0.75+ lbs/hr: +$2.00/hr (total $20.00/hr)

Important Notes

• Product quality is non-negotiable. The client reserves the right to reject bags that do not meet quality standards. Rejected bags do not count toward production credit.
• Vangst is responsible for training and holding employees accountable to quality standards. Consistent quality issues will be addressed through the Vangst performance management process.
• Incentive tiers are subject to change based on business needs and seasonality. Any changes will be communicated as soon as possible.

About Vangst:

Vangst is the cannabis industry’s hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry’s go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry’s leading businesses.

Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.

Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.

Vangst’s headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company and backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Capital, and others.

Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.