Cannabis Production Technician

Vireo Health•Elk River, MN

About The Position

Vireo Health is seeking a motivated Production Technician to join its cannabis production team. The role is responsible for trimming, curing, and packing cannabis flower and reports directly to the Cultivation Manager. The technician supports the production process from harvest through packaging, while maintaining product quality, accurate tracking, clean work areas, and compliance with company and state health guidelines. The position involves working with different cannabis strains and trimming methods, monitoring drying-room conditions, recording usable and unusable plant material, and packaging cured flowers and by-products for distribution. Technicians may also assist Cultivators with other duties at the cultivation site.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Proficiency with MS Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly.
Flexible availability; weekends may be required.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Basic organizational, tracking, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to follow basic instructions and accept constructive criticism.
Ability to hand trim at least 2 ounces of dried flower per hour while maintaining quality.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with cannabis.

Responsibilities

Assist with trimming tasks, including bucking wet harvests, packing flower for mass transport, and detailed hand trimming.
Monitor drying rooms to maintain optimal conditions.
Trim dried cannabis flowers using hand-trimming and automated-trimmer methods.
Break down fresh cannabis flowers from stems and separate usable product from unusable waste.
Track usable and unusable waste for each plant or batch using a data tracking system.
Hand trim at least 2 ounces of dried flower per hour while maintaining attention to detail and product quality.
Adapt trimming techniques to different strains, styles, and types of marijuana while maintaining pace and quality.
Clean processing areas and equipment at the end of each workday.
Weigh and package cured flowers, trim, and other by-products for distribution to dispensaries and processing facilities.
Assist Cultivators with other duties around the cultivation site as directed.
Manage work time efficiently to meet production goals and consistently produce quality products.
Follow instructions and constructive feedback from managers to maintain quality standards and production goals.
Arrive on time and ready to work.
Maintain personal hygiene and follow Vireo Health and state health guidelines while processing marijuana.