Cannabis Trimmer/Packager

At Lifted NY, we’re building a team of dedicated, passionate and genuine individuals that take pride in everything they do. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do from people to products and everything in between. At Lifted NY, it’s not about being the biggest. It’s about being the best in what we do, demonstrating compassion, mproving people’s lives and growing top tier cannabis utilizing standarized operating procedures to ensure consistency and quality. Happy people make happy plants and happy plants make happy people!

We're looking to hire at least 2 Post-Harvest Cannabis Trimmers/Packagers to join us on this journey to building a top performing team. The schedule is Monday-Friday - 8am - 5pm. Starting pay rate is $15-$18/hour. No experience is needed, we will train you for success!

Responsibilities of Cannabis Trimmer/Packager:

* Efficiently processes flowers during the post-production phase: Preparing and trimming in a quick, precise, and dexterous manner
* Maintaining the high-quality appearance and structural integrity of the cannabis plant
* Ensuring the least amount of waste possible is produced
* Assisting in the product transfer into the dry room
* Weighing out product accurately to prepare for packaging
* Recording data in all necessary software platforms
* Working as part of a team to meet production schedules
* Assisting in the packaging process as required.

Requirements for Cannabis Trimmer/Packager:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High diploma or GED
• Passion for cannabis
• Strong preference for fast trimmers with experience trimming large volumes in a professional setting
• Effective time-management skills
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work weekends and holidays

Preferred, but not required:

• Horticultural degree
• Previous professional experience trimming cannabis
• Gardening production experience, preferably in a regulated field producing for human consumption
• Manufacturing experience with an understanding of operations
• Knowledge of medical cannabis law and cannabis medicinal applications

Environment:

The work environment is an environmentally controlled warehouse. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to:

• Reach, bend, stoop, sit, stand, climb stairs and ladders, crawl into small spaces, walk on uneven terrain, endure extreme temperatures, and manage personal exposure to numerous soil and air contaminants.
• Carry and lift equipment up to 50 pounds.

• Disclaimer: The information provided in this job advertisement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required for the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties as necessary. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ithaca, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person