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King City Gardens

Veteran-owned craft cannabis cultivation and distribution

Production Technician - 2nd Shift

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
$21.50/hr
Entry
Wilmington, OH, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsProduct Assembly

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to different strains, products, processes, and production methods.
  • Strong time-management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining product quality.
  • Ability to maintain high standards of health, hygiene, and workplace safety.
  • Ability to follow instructions, established procedures, and company standards.
  • Receptiveness to feedback and coaching from management to maintain product quality and meet production expectations.
  • Ability to stand or sit for long periods.
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds.
  • Full dexterity and range of motion in the hands and fingers for precise handling of materials.
  • Ability to perform repetitive movements with the hands and arms for extended periods.
  • Willingness and ability to wear all mandatory provided personal protective equipment.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Must have no felonies or trafficking charges.
Responsibilities
  • Handle and manipulate flower and oil throughout the production process.
  • Weigh, stuff, and roll products according to established procedures.
  • Label, sticker, and package finished goods.
  • Meet established cycle times and production targets.
  • Work efficiently on a high-volume manual production assembly line while meeting individual and team performance goals.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area throughout the production process.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 1 year of experience in a production or manufacturing position.
  • At least 1 year of experience manufacturing consumable goods.
  • Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Experience in the cannabis, food manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or other regulated production industries.

About the company

King City Gardens grows and processes medical and adult-use cannabis in Ohio, operating a 25,000-square-foot cultivation facility. It handles growing, harvesting, and hand-trimming in-house to produce flower, pre-rolls, vapes, and solventless concentrates like Live Rosin. It is veteran-owned and vertically integrated with its own The Garden dispensaries and a statewide distribution network, including an exclusive agreement to manufacture and distribute Jeeter pre-rolls, focusing on small-batch, hands-on cultivation to ensure consistent quality. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, consistent cannabis products, expand direct-to-consumer and partner sales, and create jobs within Ohio's cannabis industry.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Forest Park, Ohio

Founded

2023

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What believers are saying

  • July 14, 2026 Jeeter partnership made King City Gardens Ohio's sole manufacturer.
  • October 2, 2026 menus show The Garden open in Cincinnati with drive-thru traffic.
  • Axios said King City added 50 employees and targets 80 as production ramps.

What critics are saying

  • Ohio's 190 dual-use dispensaries squeeze pricing and shelf space for King City Gardens.
  • King City spent five years litigating for its license; regulators already delayed entry.
  • A DCC compliance failure would threaten both cultivation and The Garden retail licenses.

What makes King City Gardens unique

  • Level I Ohio license plus The Garden retail gives King City Gardens vertical control.
  • Forest Park cultivation and hand-trimming anchor its premium, small-batch craft positioning.
  • Veteran-owned branding and Jeeter exclusivity distinguish it from commodity Ohio cultivators.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Discounts