Pre Roll Production Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Company Overview:Smith Farms North is a vertically integrated microbusiness located in the heart of Minnesota's Northwoods. We cultivate premium flower and produce handcrafted solventless products under the Trail brand family, including Trail Joints, Trail Chews, and Trail Vapors. Our co-located retail storefront, Trailhead Cannabis Company, offers a rustic, welcoming consumer experience. Together, we're building a new standard in Minnesota cannabis: rooted in craft, guided by compliance, and shaped by the natural beauty of our surroundings.We're not a corporate machine. We're a small team doing meaningful work, blending agriculture, manufacturing, and retail into something exceptional. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute in a fast-moving production environment, this might be the place for you.Position Overview:The Post-Harvest Technician supports the day-to-day production of compliant, retail-ready cannabis products at Smith Farms North, with a primary focus on pre-roll production, flower packaging, labeling, and related post-harvest work.This is a hands-on production role responsible for accurately preparing, weighing, assembling, packaging, and labeling cannabis products while meeting company expectations for safety, quality, cleanliness, and productivity.The Post-Harvest Technician follows established SOPs and production priorities, maintains accurate product handling and documentation, and works collaboratively with post-harvest, cultivation, manufacturing, inventory, and compliance team members.Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMResponsibilities:Pre-Roll ProductionPrepare cannabis flower for pre-roll production, including sorting, grinding, sifting, and staging material according to SOPsOperate pre-roll production equipment and hand-finish products as assignedFill, weigh, pack, twist, close, and inspect pre-rolls to meet established product specificationsAssemble pre-roll singles and multi-packs accurately and consistentlyMeet daily production goals while minimizing product loss, rework, and wastePackaging & LabelingWeigh and package flower, pre-rolls, and other assigned products using approved containers and materialsApply labels, batch information, tamper-evident seals, and required product identifiers accuratelyVerify product weights, counts, labels, lot information, and package presentation before completionStage finished products and packaging supplies in an organized manner to support production prioritiesIdentify and report damaged materials, equipment issues, weight variances, labeling errors, or product quality concernsMaintain clean, organized, and audit-ready production and packaging workspacesAssist with other production, packaging, and post-harvest tasks based on business needsPost-Harvest & Production SupportSupport bucking, trimming, sorting, and preparation of dried cannabis flower as assignedHandle cannabis carefully to protect product quality, potency, appearance, and traceabilityMove product and supplies between approved work and storage areas following chain-of-custody requirementsFollow daily work assignments and communicate progress, delays, or material needs to the supervisorWork collaboratively with team members to maintain efficient production flow and meet deadlinesCompliance & Inventory AccuracyFollow all company SOPs and Minnesota cannabis regulations for product handling, packaging, labeling, storage, and wasteComplete production logs, weight records, counts, and other required documentation accurately and on timeMaintain separation and identification of batches, lots, strains, and work-in-process materialsSupport inventory counts, product reconciliation, and audit preparation as directedImmediately report product discrepancies, contamination concerns, or compliance issues to the supervisorQuality, Safety & SanitationInspect finished products for weight, fill, seal, label placement, appearance, and overall qualityFollow sanitation, personal hygiene, PPE, and cross-contamination prevention requirementsClean and sanitize tools, equipment, tables, containers, and production areas before, during, and after workUse equipment safely and report maintenance or safety concerns promptlyContribute ideas that improve product quality, consistency, safety, or production efficiencyRequired Skills/AbilitiesPrior experience in cannabis production, packaging, food manufacturing, assembly, agriculture, or a similar environment preferredStrong attention to detail and ability to perform accurate weighing, counting, labeling, and recordkeepingAbility to follow written SOPs, verbal instructions, production specifications, and compliance requirementsAbility to perform repetitive, detail-oriented work while maintaining quality and productivityDependable, punctual, and able to work effectively independently and as part of a teamAbility to adjust to changing production priorities in a fast-paced environmentAbility to stand or sit for extended periods and regularly bend, reach, twist, and perform repetitive hand movements; ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodationStrong communication skills and willingness to ask questions when instructions or quality expectations are unclearMust be 21+ and pass the required state background checkThis Role Is Right For You If...You enjoy hands-on production work and take pride in making a consistent, high-quality finished productYou notice small details and understand that accuracy matters in every weight, count, package, and labelYou can balance speed and efficiency without sacrificing quality, safety, or complianceYou're comfortable with repetitive work and stay focused throughout the production processYou are dependable, flexible, and willing to jump in where the team needs supportYou care about cleanliness, organization, and delivering products you're proud to put on the shelf