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Trim Technician

greenthumbindustries
Island, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026

The Role

In this role you will work to efficiently trim cannabis plants, while creating minimal waste, resulting in a high-quality product that is compliant and ready for sale or processing. This person will be responsible for maintaining and following standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Trim flower from plants in a quick and efficient manner, while ensuring a quality product
  • Trim flower by hand and/or using trimming, sorting and packaging equipment.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment
  • Sit and stand for long periods of time while focusing on detail-oriented trimming, as well as post trim upkeep
  • Track the amount of unusable waste for each plant/batch, in addition to usable by-products
  • Demonstrate proficiency with weights, measurements, and math
  • Maintain open communication with management team and co-workers
  • Follow all SOPs, verbal directives, training information and policies when performing duties
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Team Lead

Qualifications

  • Basic weights and measurement skills, ability to operate a scale
  • Must have the ability to focus on a task for long periods of time
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Candidate must be a self-starter, flexible to work in a collaborative structure and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Prior Trimming experience is preferred
  • Ability to follow directions and perform job tasks in a consistent manner
  • Must have a good attitude and work well in a team environment
  • Stay on target with daily production metrics.
  • Must be able to lift to 15 pounds, at times above head.
  • Prior cannabis experience not required.

Working Conditions

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
  • Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with the product.
  • Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).

Additional Requirements

  • Must pass any and all required background checks
  • Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
  • Must possess valid driver’s license
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Green Thumb Pay Range

$17.50 - $18 USD

Salary : $17 - $50

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