**Position:** Processing Technician **Location:** Toledo, OH **Pay:** $17.00/hour (First 90 days) **Schedule:** Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM * * * **About the Role:** We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented **Processing Technician** to join our team in Toledo, OH. In this role, you will play a key part in the preparation, processing, and packaging of cannabis products, ensuring all work is performed with precision, compliance, and care. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and is eager to be a part of the rapidly growing cannabis industry. * * * **Key Responsibilities:** * Buck cannabis biomass manually and mechanically. * Weigh, label, and store biomass accurately using racks and bins. * Carry out drying and curing processes as instructed. * Trim cannabis flowers both by hand and using mechanical equipment. * Package cannabis flower by weight, manually and with automated systems. * Assemble primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials. * Apply accurate labeling to finished products and verify label compliance. * Operate, clean, and maintain all processing, packaging, and labeling equipment. * Perform light to medium maintenance and preventive care on automated systems. * Maintain accurate records and data for product traceability. * Follow all safety and sanitation protocols, including the use of PPE. * Conduct inventory counts of packaging and labeling supplies. * Provide feedback to help improve quality and workflow efficiency. * Meet production goals and adhere to tight deadlines. * Support additional duties as assigned by the Director of Processing. * * * **Qualifications:** * High school diploma or GED required. * Minimum of 2 years of experience in order entry, picking, labeling, packaging, or customer service. * Computer literacy with basic math, language, and reasoning skills. * Previous cannabis industry experience preferred but not required. * Ability to sit, stand, twist, bend, stoop, kneel, or lift up to 50 lbs as needed. * Strong verbal communication and teamwork skills. * Excellent manual dexterity for packaging and equipment use. * Comfortable working independently and as part of a team. * Normal hearing and vision required for communication and documentation. * * * **_About Vangst:_** _Vangst is the leading hiring platform for the cannabis industry. Whether you're looking for short-term gig work or a full-time career, Vangst connects top talent with 1,200+ cannabis companies across the country._ _Since launching in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in cannabis, recognized by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies. Backed by top investors such as Casa Verde Capital (Snoop Dogg), Lerer Hippeau, and others, our mission is to fill every job in the cannabis industry._ * * * **_Equal Opportunity Employer:_** _Vangst is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status._