**About the Opportunity** ------------------------- We are hiring Production Associates for a new state-of-the-art cultivation facility in Buffalo. This is an exciting chance to join a growing team and be part of an expansion into one of the country’s fastest-growing cannabis markets. **About the Company** --------------------- This vertically integrated cannabis organization has over a decade of experience across multiple states. Known for high-end genetics, premium flower, and cutting-edge cultivation techniques, the company specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-quality cannabis products. With more than 250 employees nationwide, it is expanding into New York through a local partnership and remains committed to producing the best cannabis possible while setting high standards for its people and products. * * * **About the Role** ------------------ We’re seeking reliable, motivated Production Associates to support daily operations. This full-time, hourly role offers strong benefits and paid, on-the-job training—an ideal entry point for those looking to start or advance a career in the cannabis industry. * * * **What You Will Do** -------------------- Production Associates support all aspects of flower processing, including trimming, weighing, assembling, and packaging. Responsibilities include: - Trimming, weighing, assembling, and packaging cannabis flower - Preparing cannabis for prerolls - Applying compliance labels to finished products - Accurately tracking weights and inventory during production - Counting, processing, and packing finished goods for distribution - Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment - Participating in physical inventory counts - Caring for and maintaining equipment - Meeting production goals set by team leads and managers - Performing additional tasks as assigned This role involves repetitive motions and extended periods of standing or sitting. * * * **What We Are Looking For** --------------------------- **Preferred Experience:** - 1–2 years of cannabis production or dry trim experience (preferred, not required) - 1–2 years of production or distribution experience (preferred) **Requirements:** - Must be 21+ - Ability to work Monday–Friday between 7:00am–4:00pm, with occasional overtime or weekends - Comfortable performing repetitive tasks for up to 8 hours - Able to adapt to a fast-paced production environment while maintaining accuracy - Strong reliability and punctuality - Able to work independently, stay focused, and adjust to changing priorities - Strong time management and organizational skills * * * **Compensation** ---------------- **Hourly Pay:** $17.00 Pay may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and skill level. * * * **Physical Requirements & Work Environment** -------------------------------------------- - Ability to distinguish colors, symbols, letters, and numbers - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without assistance - Ability to climb, push, pull, stoop, grasp, walk, sit, stand, bend, and reach for extended periods - Normal hearing range - Work performed in a fast-paced cannabis production environment Reasonable accommodations may be provided when needed. * * * **Why Join Us?** ---------------- - Be part of an exciting expansion into the New York cannabis market - Work in a modern, high-quality cultivation facility - Develop skills in a rapidly growing sector with long-term career potential - Contribute to the production of premium, highly regarded cannabis products **_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 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._