Manufacturing Technician

Who we are:

At Vireo, we’re growing something bigger than a business. With roughly 4,500 team members, over 1 million square feet of cultivation space, and more than 170 dispensaries across 10+ states, we’re one of the fastest-growing platforms in the industry. The best part is that we’re just getting started. 

What sets us apart isn’t just our footprint. It’s our people. From cultivation and manufacturing to retail, corporate operations, and our expanding agribusiness ventures, every role here plays a real part in shaping where this industry goes next. We look for people with drive, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to make a difference and in return, we offer real opportunities to grow, contribute, and make an impact. 

We’re also proud to be one of the most diverse and inclusive workplaces in cannabis. Our culture is built on collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. This shows in how we support each other, engage with our communities, and celebrate wins together. 

If you’re ready to turn your passion into a career, we’d love to have you on the team. Let’s grow the future together. 
What the role is about:

We are seeking a motivated, energetic, and experienced Manufacturing Technician to join our growing, dynamic team! The ideal candidate will be driven, innovative, compassionate, believe in the goodness of people and cannabis, and fully embrace the "one team, one dream" motto. 

In this versatile role, the Manufacturing Technician will handle the hands-on daily care of the plants while also supporting the processing, trimming, curing, and packaging necessary to produce clean, potent, and safe medical cannabis for our patients. This position reports directly to the Cultivation & Processing Leadership. 

What impact you’ll make: 

• Develop working knowledge of all equipment within specified grow spaces including but not limited to irrigation system/components, fan operation, reading of BMS and lighting equipment 

• Proper usage, maintenance, and storage of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to shop vacuums, pumps, hoses, carts, pruners, scissors, stools, gloves, rags, and personal protective equipment 

• Be vigilant while conducting the daily inspection of plants to identify pests / disease / deficiencies / excesses, intersex traits, male flowers, abnormal growth, and report findings to Manager and Cultivation Managers 

• Responsible for the daily care of crop cultural practices from seed to clone to harvest 

• Maintain accurate record of cultural practices, data collection, other crop-related logs as assigned by the Cultivation Manager and Supervisor 

• Assist with with all aspects of trimming from bucking wet harvests, to packing flower for mass transport, to detailed hand trimming 

• Monitor drying rooms for optimal conditions 

• Trim dried cannabis flowers using hand-trim and automated trimmer methods 

• Break down fresh cannabis flowers from stems and separate useable product from unusable waste 

• Track the amount of usable and unusable waste for each plant/batch via data tracking system 

• Must be able to hand trim at least 2 oz./hour of dried flower, with attention to detail to create a high-quality product 

• Employee must be able to adapt to various strains, styles and types of marijuana they are trimming; adjusting their techniques to maintain a steady pace and quality 

• Trim staff is responsible for clean-up of all processing areas and equipment at the end of every day 

• Weigh and package cured flowers, trim and other by-products for distribution to dispensaries and processing facilities 

• Assist with the packaging of lab products, including adult-use and medical products 

• Assist Cultivators with other duties around the cultivation site as directed 

• Employee must exhibit competency in basic organizational, tracking and communication skills 

• Employee must be able to work well independently, as well as with others 

• Employee must manage their time during work efficiently in order to meet goals while consistently producing quality product 

• Employee must be able to follow basic instructions as well as be able to take constructive criticism from their managers so they can help maintain quality standards and production goals 

• Employee must show up on time for work every day ready to work 

• Employee must exhibit personal hygiene and follow the health guidelines set forth by Vireo Health and the state while processing marijuana 

What you’ve accomplished:

•  Must have a high school diploma 

• Experience working cannabis preferred 

• Proficiency with MS Office 

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly 

• Flexible availability (weekends may be required) 

• Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time 

• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments in varying weather conditions 

• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs 

What we offer:

• Compensation: $19.92/hr starting union rate
• Competitive union benefits offered 

Why Choose Vireo?
Life’s too short to work somewhere that doesn’t ignite your passion. The cannabis industry is fast-paced, innovative, and full of opportunity—where science meets creativity, and wellness meets culture. 

At Vireo Health, we’re pioneering the future of cannabis with a team that’s as dynamic as the industry itself. Here, you’ll find a workplace that’s collaborative, inclusive, and driven by HEART and purpose, where your work has a real impact on people’s lives. 

Whether you’re cultivating the highest-quality plants, crafting cutting-edge products, or shaping unforgettable customer experiences, you’ll be part of something bigger. If you’re looking for a career that’s exciting, meaningful, and full of growth, let’s build the future of cannabis together. 

✅ A Growing Industry: Work at the leading tech company in the cannabis industry and help shape the future
✅ Passionate Culture: Join a team that truly cares about the plant, the people, and the purpose behind what we do
✅ Employee Perks: Enjoy competitive pay and benefits, paid time off and employee discounts
✅ Making an Impact: We’re committed to education, sustainability, and giving back to the communities we serve.

EEO Statement  
Vireo Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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. www.vireohealth.com