Trim Technician - Lead

Reports to: Trim Room Manager + Trim Department Manager 

Who We Are 

AmericannMade is a vertically integrated cannabis company. Our expertise in forming strategic partnerships within the cannabis community has allowed us to grow exponentially while remaining a privately funded company giving us the opportunity to deliver the best in cannabis genetics throughout California. With over 20 years' operating in the State of California, AmericannMade is a leader in innovation and execution. Having 3 cultivation, distribution and manufacturing facilities along with 6 retail locations throughout Southern California, we can proudly boast that we are a true farm to head cannabis company. 

General Summary 

The Trim Technician Lead must be able to complete the duties of a Trimmer in addition to their lead functions. In this role, the Trim Lead in conjunction with the Trim Room Manager and Trim Department Manager will oversee the overall success and operational efficiency of the trim department. 

Essential Job Functions 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Successfully set-up and open / close the trim room 

• Accurately weigh and record weights and discrepancies from trimmers product 

• Operate the pop machine 

• Properly label and account for ALL product 

• Ability to correctly enter data in the Trimmer Tracker and Intake Form 

• Conduct quality checks on trimmers’ bags, bin room climate settings and workability of the product 

• Properly train trimmers on ACAS expectations and document any workplace violations 

• Work in collaboration with multiple departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency. 

• Oversee 15-30 trimmers per shift 

Minimum Job Qualifications 

• Detail oriented 

• Hand dexterity 

• Fast repetitive hand movements 

• Leadership skills 

• Experience using Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

• Flexibility  

• Interpersonal / communication skills 

• Problem solving / analytical skills 

• High School Diploma / G.E.D preferred 

• Must be at least 21 years of age  

Employee Conduct 

This position supervises the department trim technicians

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Continually able to reach overhead, bend, squat, kneel, and carry product, necessary for customer service, inventory restock, and store merchandising 

• The job requires the employee to work with cannabis which is a plant that contains pollens and certain allergens that can cause an allergic reaction in persons who are sensitive to the pollens and plant matter 

• Ability to carry boxes, products, and other necessary store related items 

• Ability to regularly perform store maintenance items: sweep, mop, vacuum, empty trash, maintain all areas of business including back stockroom, employee lunchroom, restrooms 

• Ability to safely lift boxes up to 35 lbs. 

• Comfortable climbing ladders 

Expected hours of work 

• This is a full-time position  

• Holidays are expected to be worked  

• Typical workdays and hours are between Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm  

• Schedules are subject to change 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Any other reasonable request by a leader is expected to be completed.