### **Key Responsibilities** **Hand Trimming & Manicuring** - Trim, manicure, and shape cannabis flower using scissors, both fresh (wet) and cured (dry) depending on facility needs. - Remove excess leaves, stems, and undesired plant material while maintaining the integrity of the flower. - Ensure each batch meets visual and weight quality standards. **Quality Control** - Inspect buds for mold, pests, and damage. - Maintain uniformity in size and shape across all trimmed flower. - Report any abnormalities or quality issues to the supervisor immediately. **Processing Tasks** - Separate and organize trim, smalls, and A/B-grade flower into designated containers. - Weigh and track all materials accurately throughout the shift. - Label, bag, and prepare product for the next stage (curing, packaging, etc.). **Production & Efficiency** - Meet daily trim weight and productivity goals. - Work efficiently while maintaining consistency and quality. - Follow all SOPs for hygiene, equipment use, and workflow. **Compliance & Facility Standards** - Follow all state compliance regulations, including proper waste handling and batch tracking. - Maintain a clean, organized workstation at all times. - Wear required PPE and follow sanitation protocols throughout the shift. **Teamwork & Communication** - Work collaboratively with the post-harvest team to meet production timelines. - Communicate clearly with leads or supervisors regarding status updates and any issues. - Support other post-harvest tasks (buck, hang, breakdown, clean-up) when needed. * * * ### **Skills & Qualifications** - Prior trimming experience preferred but not always required. - Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision. - Ability to sit or stand for long periods and perform repetitive motions. - Comfortable working in a production environment with handling large quantities of plant material. - Ability to meet productivity metrics while maintaining quality. - Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work scheduled shifts consistently. - Must meet all state requirements for working in the cannabis industry (badging, background checks, etc.). * * * ### **Shift & Work Environment** - Work may be performed sitting for extended periods or moving between stations. - Environment may require gloves, PPE, and working in dry, humid, or aromatic conditions. - Shifts are based on production needs and may vary week to week. **_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._