Cannabis Trimmer

North Bergen, NJ
Location: New Jersey

Position: Trimmer (Post Harvest Technician)



Company Overview:
We are an innovative cannabis cultivation company, leveraging our extensive expertise from the Oregon market to establish a high-quality operation in New Jersey. We are seeking dedicated, flexible, and growth-oriented individuals to join our dynamic team and contribute to the success of our new venture.



Role Overview:
As a Trimmer, you will play a critical role in the post-harvest process, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance. This position involves carefully trimming and packaging cannabis products with precision, speed, and an eye for detail. We are looking for candidates who can meet the physical and technical demands of the role, ensuring high-quality outcomes.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Trimming: Hand trim cannabis plants to maintain product quality and consistency. A minimum output of 1.5-2 pounds per day is required to meet our production standards.
  • Packaging: Accurately package cannabis products in compliance with state regulations.
  • Quality Control: Ensure each product meets our high standards for quality and consistency.
  • Compliance: Maintain accurate records and ensure all activities follow state regulatory requirements.
  • Flexibility: Adapt to the needs of a fast-paced startup environment, which may include working some Saturdays as needed.
Qualifications :

  • Required: Proven track record of hand trimming a minimum of 1 pound per day. An output of 1.5-2 pounds per day is the expected threshold for this role.
  • Preferred: Previous experience in cannabis trimming or packaging.
  • Considered: Experience in a highly regulated industry with attention to detail and compliance.
Skills:

  • Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to work efficiently.
  • Strong communication skills and a commitment to quality.
Attributes:

  • Flexibility and adaptability in a startup environment.
  • Team-oriented mindset
Schedule:

  • Typical hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Monday through Friday. Some Saturdays may be required.
Compensation:

  • Pay rate: $18 - $20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.


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.

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Posted 2025-12-01

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