About the Opportunity
We are hiring Production Associates for a new state-of-the-art cultivation facility in Buffalo. This is an exciting chance to join a growing team and be part of an expansion into one of the country’s fastest-growing cannabis markets.
About the Company
This vertically integrated cannabis organization has over a decade of experience across multiple states. Known for high-end genetics, premium flower, and cutting-edge cultivation techniques, the company specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-quality cannabis products. With more than 250 employees nationwide, it is expanding into New York through a local partnership and remains committed to producing the best cannabis possible while setting high standards for its people and products.
About the Role
We’re seeking reliable, motivated Production Associates to support daily operations. This full-time, hourly role offers strong benefits and paid, on-the-job training—an ideal entry point for those looking to start or advance a career in the cannabis industry.
What You Will Do
Production Associates support all aspects of flower processing, including trimming, weighing, assembling, and packaging. Responsibilities include:
Trimming, weighing, assembling, and packaging cannabis flower
Preparing cannabis for prerolls
Applying compliance labels to finished products
Accurately tracking weights and inventory during production
Counting, processing, and packing finished goods for distribution
Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment
Participating in physical inventory counts
Caring for and maintaining equipment
Meeting production goals set by team leads and managers
Performing additional tasks as assigned
This role involves repetitive motions and extended periods of standing or sitting.
What We Are Looking For
Preferred Experience:
1–2 years of cannabis production or dry trim experience (preferred, not required)
1–2 years of production or distribution experience (preferred)
Requirements:
Must be 21+
Ability to work Monday–Friday between 7:00am–4:00pm, with occasional overtime or weekends
Comfortable performing repetitive tasks for up to 8 hours
Able to adapt to a fast-paced production environment while maintaining accuracy
Strong reliability and punctuality
Able to work independently, stay focused, and adjust to changing priorities
Strong time management and organizational skills
Compensation
Hourly Pay: $17.00
Pay may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and skill level.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Ability to distinguish colors, symbols, letters, and numbers
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without assistance
Ability to climb, push, pull, stoop, grasp, walk, sit, stand, bend, and reach for extended periods
Normal hearing range
Work performed in a fast-paced cannabis production environment
Reasonable accommodations may be provided when needed.
Why Join Us?
Be part of an exciting expansion into the New York cannabis market
Work in a modern, high-quality cultivation facility
Develop skills in a rapidly growing sector with long-term career potential
Contribute to the production of premium, highly regarded cannabis products
About Vangst:
Vangst is the cannabis industry’s hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry’s go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry’s leading businesses.
Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.
Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.
Vangst’s headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Capital, and others.
Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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