The trim tech 1 MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 YEAR of TRIMMING EXPERIENCE ON YOUR RESUME WITH ABILITY TO TRIM AT LEAST 2 LBS a DAY, and is responsible for processing cannabis flower and is able to trim a large volume per day to meet daily quota, while maintaining a high-quality standard of work. The Trim Technician is expected to maintain trichome integrity, refrain from touching the flowers, and avoid cutting into or ‘shaping’ the flowers. The Trim Tech will be reporting to the Trim Lead and Director of Processing for all daily tasks. The trim tech may also help with defoliating, harvesting, hanging, and bucking.
Responsibilities
- Trimming flowers for processing with care - strictly following the SOP to maintain trichome integrity.
- Follow all SOPs, verbal directives, training information and policies when performing duties
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Trim cannabis without touching or cutting into the flowers.
- Switch between trimming techniques based on planned extraction method/plant cultivar.
- Separate green waste from the desired flower.
- Following strict biosecurity protocols, and maintaining the sanitation of tools and persons.
- Scout for and report any pests or pathogens (powdery mildew, botrytis).
- Required to learn how to trim flowers specific to unique cultivars, and how to identify a variety of pests/pathogens. This is a labor-intensive task that requires a sense of urgency while maintaining quality - expectations are 1.5-2lbs/day of finished flower processed depending on cultivar.
- Any other task assigned by the Trim Lead and Director of Processing
Preferred Qualifications
- MUST HAVE ONE YEAR OF TRIMMING EXPERIENCE ON YOUR RESUME
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have a positive attitude and a willingness to be coached and learn.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Effective time-management
- For extended periods, must be capable of sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, bending, or walking through the workday.
- Must be able to exert well-paced mobility and perform repetitive tasks for up to 8 hours in length.
- Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced production environment while maintaining quality and accuracy.
- Be able to wear necessary uniform, gloves, hairnets(if required) and adhere to proper safety and sanitation protocols.
- Functional Acumen - Consistently shows comprehensive knowledge, skills, and abilities in the functional area(s) for which they are responsible, and understands the fit with overall business goals
- Emotional Intelligence - Consistently executes the four (4) principles of EQ (i.e., self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, relationship management)
- Intellectual Agility: Consistently evaluates challenges and opportunities from a variety of angles, taking in multiple inputs, and arrives at reasonable business decisions
- Collaborate - Consistently maintains effective teaming relationships with internal parties, and as applicable, external parties
- Dependable - Can be consistently trusted to execute their job responsibilities on-time and within scope, and meets or exceeds targeted business results
- Upholds Company Values - Consistently role-models and supports execution of the Company core values
Physical Requirements
- Frequently sitting or standing, up to 8 hours a day
- Up to 8 hours of repetitive hand motions with extreme focus and concentration to detail(trimming)
- Often stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds
- Often Twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl
- Must be comfortable operating and troubleshooting large processing equipment.
- Must be able to work on an environment with moderate to loud noise level
Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to herbal aromas, dust, and/or airborne particles
- The employee regularly works with and around loud machinery
- The employee regularly works in high, precarious places
Compensation
Starting at $17 an hour plus bonus structure
Company Policy Please note that the regulations and laws of The State of California require persons working onsite at a cannabis facility to be at least 21 years of age.
The Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Code of conduct
Greene Brothers Farm expects its employees to adhere to a standard of professional conduct and integrity. This ensures that the work environment is safe, comfortable and productive. Employees should be respectful, courteous, and mindful of others’ feelings and needs. General cooperation between coworkers and supervisors is expected. Individuals who act in an unprofessional manner may be subject to disciplinary action.
Equal opportunity
Greene Brothers Farm is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or preference, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline and termination.
Whenever possible, the company makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by law. Employees who would like to request reasonable accommodation should contact our HR department.
Education
We recognize that formal education is not the only path to success. We believe that diversity of experience and perspective is crucial to our success, and we're committed to providing opportunities for growth and development for all team members.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Trim : 1 year (Required)
- ability to trim 2 lbs a day: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
