Bucking Technician (FA Card Required)

Phoenix, AZ
Bucking Technician

Description

Position Summary The Bucking Technician is responsible for removing cannabis flower from harvested plants (bucking) in preparation for drying, trimming, and further processing. This role requires attention to detail, efficiency, and strict adherence to quality and compliance standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, comfortable performing repetitive tasks, and committed to maintaining product integrity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Remove (buck) cannabis buds from stems and branches in accordance with company SOPs.
  • Handle harvested plants carefully to preserve trichome integrity and overall quality.
  • Sort and separate plant material by size and grade as directed.
  • Weigh and record product accurately in compliance with state tracking systems (e.g., METRC, BioTrack, etc.).
  • Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized workspace.
  • Follow all state regulatory requirements and company compliance procedures.
  • Assist with additional post‑harvest tasks including trimming, hang‑down, packaging, or waste processing as needed.
  • Meet daily productivity and quality targets.
Qualifications
  • Previous cannabis cultivation or post‑harvest experience preferred but not required.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality control.
  • Ability to perform repetitive hand movements for extended periods.
  • Comfortable standing or sitting for long shifts.
  • Ability to lift up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
  • Must meet all state requirements for cannabis employment (badging, background check, age requirement).
  • Reliable attendance and strong work ethic required.
Preferred Skills
  • Familiarity with cannabis handling best practices.
  • Experience in fast‑paced production or agricultural environments.
  • Knowledge of state compliance tracking systems.
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 and 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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Posted 2026-02-27

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