Active Since 2013

Cannabis Staffing Agency in Colorado

Hemp Temps has been Colorado's cannabis staffing partner since the state's recreational market opened in 2013. Pre-screened, MED-compliant workers placed in 24 hours across Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and beyond.

Hire in Colorado View Pricing

600+

Dispensaries Served

Since 2013

Our Home State

Longest operating market

MED

Compliant

Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division

24 hr

Average Fill Time

Denver metro and beyond

Cannabis Staffing in Colorado — What You Need to Know

Colorado was the first state in the US to fully regulate recreational cannabis, and Hemp Temps has been staffing Colorado cannabis businesses since that market opened. We understand Colorado's Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) requirements better than any general staffing agency — because we were built around them.

Every worker Hemp Temps places in Colorado has passed a background check calibrated to MED standards. Our workers understand METRC seed-to-sale tracking, Colorado's packaging and labeling requirements, and the state-specific compliance protocols that protect your Retail Marijuana Store License or Medical Marijuana Center License.

Colorado's cannabis market is mature and competitive. Dispensary operators, cultivators, and manufacturers need workers who show up ready — not workers who need two weeks of onboarding to understand how the industry works. Our pre-screened talent pool means we place workers who can contribute from day one.

Roles We Staff in Colorado

✓Budtenders
✓Dispensary Associates
✓Trimmers
✓Harvest Workers
✓Packagers
✓Grammers
✓Extraction Technicians
✓Lab Assistants
✓Cultivation Technicians
✓Manufacturing Staff
✓HR Coordinators
✓Quality Control

Colorado Cannabis Compliance

Colorado requires all cannabis workers to pass a background check before working with cannabis product. MED-banned individuals — those with certain felony convictions — cannot work in licensed facilities. Hemp Temps' screening process checks against MED disqualifying criteria, so you never face a compliance violation from a worker we placed.

METRC is Colorado's mandatory seed-to-sale tracking system. Our cultivation and dispensary workers are trained on METRC basics — package creation, transfers, adjustments — so they can work in METRC-enabled facilities without supervision gaps.

Colorado-Specific FAQ

Do workers need a Colorado MED badge?

Colorado does not require a state-issued badge for all cannabis workers — it requires a background check and verification of eligibility to work with cannabis. Hemp Temps handles this screening for every placement. Certain positions (key employees, owners) require additional MED registration.

Can Hemp Temps staff Colorado dispensaries and cultivation facilities?

Yes. We staff all license types in Colorado — Retail Marijuana Stores, Medical Marijuana Centers, Marijuana Cultivation Facilities, Marijuana Product Manufacturing Facilities, and Testing Facilities.

How quickly can you place workers in Denver?

Denver-area placements typically happen within 24 hours. We maintain an active pre-screened talent pool across the Denver metro area, including Aurora, Englewood, Lakewood, and surrounding markets.