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Dry, Trim, Cure Required Permits/Licensing/Registration: Marijuana Establishment Agent Card FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities: Trim Leads/Trimmers Work Status: Full Time Overview:

Dry, Trim, Cure Required Permits/Licensing/Registration: Marijuana Establishment Agent Card FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities: Trim Leads/Trimmers Work Status: Full Time Overview:

Dry, Trim, Cure Required Permits/Licensing/Registration: Marijuana Establishment Agent Card FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities: Trim Leads/Trimmers Work Status: Full Time Overview:

Grower 2 (Huron)

Huron, OH · On-site

$20/hr

Performing basic plant maintenance (trimming, moving, weeding, etc.) as directed Keeping and ... Note that marijuana became legal in in Ohio in 2016 for medical use. However, Willoway Nurseries ...

Performing basic plant maintenance (trimming, moving, weeding, etc.) as directed Keeping and ... Note that marijuana became legal in Ohio in 2016 for medical use. However, Willoway Nurseries, Inc.

Grower 2 (Huron)

Huron, OH · On-site

$20/hr

Performing basic plant maintenance (trimming, moving, weeding, etc.) as directed Keeping and ... Note that marijuana became legal in in Ohio in 2016 for medical use. However, Willoway Nurseries ...

Grower 2 (Avon)

Avon, OH · On-site

$20/hr

Performing basic plant maintenance (trimming, moving, weeding, etc.) as directed Keeping and ... Note that marijuana became legal in Ohio in 2016 for medical use. However, Willoway Nurseries, Inc.

Production Tech

Holliston, MA · On-site

$18.50 - $21/hr

Adapt to various strains, styles and types of marijuana being trimmed and packaged, adjusting techniques to maintain a steady pace and quality * Assist with distribution of packaged products to ...

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How much do marijuana trimmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for marijuana trimmer in the United States is $16.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a marijuana trimmer?

A Marijuana Trimmer is responsible for manicuring and preparing cannabis buds for sale and consumption by removing excess leaves, stems, and unwanted plant material. Trimmers must work efficiently to maintain quality while meeting production quotas. The job often requires sitting or standing for long periods and handling sticky plant material. Attention to detail and knowledge of different cannabis strains can be beneficial. This position is typically entry-level but plays a crucial role in the cannabis cultivation and processing industry.

What does a marijuana trimmer do?

As a Marijuana Trimmer, your typical day involves preparing, manicuring, and sorting cannabis buds to ensure they meet quality and weight standards. You may work individually or as part of a team in an indoor grow facility, greenhouse, or processing center. The role requires standing or sitting for extended periods while handling plants with care and adhering to hygiene and safety protocols. You’ll often collaborate closely with growers and production supervisors, and there are opportunities to advance into lead, supervisory, or cultivation roles as you gain experience.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a marijuana trimmer?

To thrive as a Marijuana Trimmer, you need excellent manual dexterity, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic, often supported by experience in horticulture or agricultural labor. Familiarity with trimming tools such as scissors, gloves, and sometimes automated trimming machines is beneficial, though formal certifications are not typically required. Soft skills like reliability, teamwork, and the ability to focus during repetitive tasks help individuals excel in this role. These skills ensure trimmed products meet quality standards, support operational efficiency, and contribute to a positive, productive work environment.

How to get a job as a marijuana trimmer?

To get a job as a marijuana trimmer, applicants should have attention to detail, manual dexterity, and sometimes prior experience in horticulture or trimming. Many positions are entry-level and may require a background check, with work often performed in a controlled environment during harvest seasons. Applying directly to dispensaries, cultivation facilities, or through job boards specializing in cannabis industry roles can increase chances of employment.
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Infographic showing various Marijuana Trimmer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,384 per year, or $16.1 per hour.

Mechanized Trimmer Operator I-II (Jacksonville, AR)

Arkansas Electric Cooperative

Jacksonville, AR

$21.68 - $29.85/hr

Full-time

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Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of a mechanized trimmer used to facilitate the adequate right of way clearance for distribution and/or transmission power lines.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

($21.68 an hour- $29.85 an hour)

  • Drives/operates ROW vehicles and equipment as necessary to safely and efficiently complete tasks and projects.  
  • Performs daily inspection and maintenance of chainsaws and safety equipment; must be able to safely and efficiently operate chainsaws.  
  • Performs right of way clearing duties, to include the following: bucket work, climbing work, ground clearing, cutting, chipping, piling, burning, and other disposal of brush.  
  • Safely operates mechanized trimmer to trim trees along right of way. Stop work and notify supervisor in the event of safety hazards.  
  • Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and keeps documentation of maintenance performed.  
  • Inspects ROW in front of equipment to flag obstacles (i.e. phone pedestals, guy wire, septic tanks/systems, water and gas lines/meters, etc.)  
  • Performs traffic control duties around work area as needed.  
  • Must understand general safety rules and policies and promote good relations with other crew members, patron cooperatives, and the general public.  
  • The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.  
  • Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.  
  • Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.  
  • Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.  
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONT'D
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

3 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

As a condition of employment, this position requires a valid driver’s license, post-offer fit for duty physical, pre-employment drug test and must be able to pass DOT physical.  

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Commercial Applicator Technician. Temporary Traffic Control. Valid Class A or B CDL.  

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Outside working environment to include uneven and difficult terrain, wherein there are hazardous working conditions and potentially life-threatening situations exist (fire, chemicals, electrical sources, heights, dangerous people, etc.) all the time per job duties and responsibilities. The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions; regularly exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, vibration; occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Physical activities described below are a general representation of those that must be met by an employee to successfully complete the post offer fitness for duty physical. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. A full and complete functional job description is available in a supplemental document.   Highly repetitive and physical type work which requires the concentrated and non-diversified physical demands of the employee.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must be able to travel to various locations and stay overnight as required to complete work assignments. Must be able to work extra hours when necessary and report to work whenever needed during non-scheduled working periods.

In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.