Cannabis Processing Trim Agent

About the role

At WholesomeCo, you're not just taking a job; you're joining a team that's constantly evolving, innovating, and raising the bar. Every new hire is an opportunity for us to level up as a company, and we look for individuals who bring curiosity, a positive attitude, transparency, strong communication, a strong work ethic, and the ability to collaborate respectfully while making their mark. We're committed to bringing out the best in each team member, and we hope every hire will help us discover bold, creative ways to grow together.

WholesomeCo is at the forefront of normalizing cannabis as a natural path to health and wellness. From medical cannabis services and statewide delivery to 99% of Utah's population, to retail, drive-thru, and online pick-up through our West Bountiful pharmacy, we combine convenience, care, and cutting-edge technology. Our in-house app, cultivation and processing facilities, and our growing line of WholesomeCo-branded products showcase our innovative, vertically integrated approach. Known for our tech-driven solutions, data focus, and commitment to continuous improvement, we put patients first, guiding them along their unique cannabis journeys and expanding access every step of the way.

The Processing Trim Agents are responsible for trimming the medical cannabis product to our quality and efficiency standards. The position could also include packaging, harvest breakdown, and other duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork
• Take direction from management
• Perform duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Work independently or with a team depending on the task
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace throughout shift
• Clean and reset processing equipment at end of each shift
• Follow safety guidelines and PPE requirements
• Accurately follow standard operating procedures for each process; observe and offer suggestions for improvement
• Set goals and meet deadlines
• Engage in industry education and professional development as needed
• Assist with harvesting and other procedures involved in preparing harvested flowers for processing
• Hand or machine trim flower quickly and efficiently
• Maintain consistent trim numbers without sacrificing quality
• Accurately weigh and record trimming weights and numbers
• Package flower, concentrates, and finished goods quickly and efficiently
• Maintain consistent packaging numbers without sacrificing quality
• Accurately weigh and record packaging weights and numbers
• Label packages and fulfill orders
• Occasionally deliver products to licensed Utah medical cannabis facilities
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, often the entire shift
• Perform occasional moderate to heavy manual labor
• Perform repetitive motions of hands, wrists, and forearms
• Proper disposal of any waste
• Help maintain inventory of applicable materials and products
• General facility cleaning and other various tasks as needed to maintain an optimal work environment
• Other job duties as requested

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Ability to pass a federal background check and obtain proper licensing with state agencies to handle medical cannabis
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have a food handlers permit
• Cannabis industry experience preferred but not necessary
• Experience in horticulture, agriculture, or manufacturing preferred but not necessary
• Ability to work and be adaptable under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, methodical, versatile, mechanically inclined
• Ability to push, pull, or lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to remain compliant with all applicable laws as well as company SOPs and guidelines
• Ability to communicate effectively via email, phone calls, text, or other methods frequently used within the company
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours as needed to meet production deadlines
• Basic computer skills (email, Excel)
• Customer service experience for time working at the pharmacy
• Ability to stand or sit for 8-12 hours
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, multiple times daily

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO): 2 weeks accrued annually during first two years; 3 weeks after two years continuous employment; 4 weeks after five years continuous employment
• Seven (7) paid holidays per year
• 30-minute paid lunches per working day over 5 hours
• Employer paid 60% of total medical insurance premium
• Employer paid 75% of total dental insurance premium
• Employer paid 75% of total vision insurance premium
• HSA with match up to $150 per month
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 3% and 50% match for the following 2%
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid $25,000 of basic life coverage
• Optional additional life insurance
• Optional accident insurance
• Employee discount: active medical cannabis patients receive 35% off WholesomeCo products and 15% off third-party products

Pay

$16 per hour

Schedule

Typically Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, subject to change. Full-time.

Environmental Conditions

Potential exposure to dusts, odors, high and low temperatures, high and low humidity, high noise levels, vibrations, water, commonly used solvents and volatile organic compounds, allergens, pollen, plant pathogens, and other environmental variables. Proper PPE will be provided for all employees.

Mask Consideration

Due to the nature of the job (handling a medical product) and the potential for particulate matter to be suspended in the air, masks will be required by all employees engaged in processing activities where open product is present.