Cannabis Production Technician (PM)

Production Technician

At Vireo Health, we're not just another cannabis companywe're a movement. Founded by physicians and driven by innovation, we blend science, technology, and passion to create top-tier cannabis products and experiences. Our team of 500+ bold creators and trailblazers are shaping the future of the industry, and we want you to be part of it. We take pride in being one of the most diverse and inclusive workplaces in cannabis, fostering a culture where everyone belongs. Through employee engagement, community events, and non-profit partnerships, we're building more than a businesswe're building a community. As we rapidly expand nationwide, we're looking for talented, driven, and passionate people to join us. If you're ready to turn your passion into a career, let's grow the future together.

We are seeking a motivated and energetic Production Technician to join our growing dynamic team! The ideal candidate will be driven, innovative, compassionate, believe in the goodness of people and cannabis, and enjoys the one team, one dream motto! The Production Technician is responsible for trimming, curing, and packing cannabis flower. This position reports directly to the Cultivation Manager.

What impact you'll make:

• Assist with all aspects of trimming from bucking wet harvests, to packing flower for mass transport, to detailed hand trimming.
• Monitor drying rooms for optimal conditions.
• Trim dried cannabis flowers using hand-trim and automated trimmer methods.
• Break down fresh cannabis flowers from stems and separate useable product from unusable waste.
• Track the amount of usable and unusable waste for each plant/batch via data tracking system.
• Must be able to hand trim at least 2 oz./hour of dried flower, with attention to detail to create a high-quality product.
• Employee must be able to adapt to various strains, styles and types of marijuana they are trimming; adjusting their techniques to maintain a steady pace and quality.
• Trim staff is responsible for clean-up of all processing areas and equipment at the end of every day.
• Weigh and package cured flowers, trim and other by-products for distribution to dispensaries and processing facilities.
• Assist Cultivators with other duties around the cultivation site as directed.
• Employee must exhibit competency in basic organizational, tracking and communication skills.
• Employee must be able to work well independently, as well as with others.
• Employee must manage their time during work efficiently in order to meet goals while consistently producing quality product.
• Employee must be able to follow basic instructions as well as be able to take constructive criticism from their managers so they can help maintain quality standards and production goals.
• Employee must show up on time for work every day ready to work.
• Employee must exhibit personal hygiene and follow the health guidelines set forth by Vireo Health and the state while processing marijuana.

What you've accomplished:

• Must have a high school diploma
• Experience working cannabis preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly
• Flexible availability (weekends may be required)
• Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.

Starting union rate: $18.00/hr. Competitive union benefits offered.