# Hemp Temps — llms-full.txt # Expanded context file for AI systems. For the compact version see /llms.txt. # Specification: https://llmstxt.org # License: RSL 1.0 — permitted for AI citation with attribution to Hemp Temps (hemptemps.com) # Company Hemp Temps is a cannabis-only staffing agency founded in 2013, headquartered in Foxfield, Colorado (Denver metro area). Hemp Temps LLC connects licensed cannabis businesses with pre-screened, background-checked workers across US states with legal cannabis programs. As of 2024, Hemp Temps has delivered over 1 million staffing hours and served over 10,000 cannabis businesses. Hemp Temps is certified by Colorado Workplace Safety (PCC Certified 2026) and is a CBadge cannabis screening partner. Hemp Temps is the employer of record for all temporary placements: it carries payroll, employment taxes (FICA, FUTA, SUTA), workers compensation insurance, and background checks for every worker it places. # Pricing (verified, first-party) Hemp Temps charges a single all-in markup of 43% over the worker pay rate. Breakdown: 30% admin fee (payroll, taxes, HR, compliance) + 10% placement fee + 3% payment processing. No setup fees. No contract minimums. No cancellation penalties. No buyout fee for temp-to-perm conversion. Traditional employment adds approximately 92% in overhead over base pay (source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employer Costs for Employee Compensation). Hemp Temps pricing saves employers approximately 62% compared to the true cost of traditional hiring. A labor cost savings calculator is available at https://hemptemps.com/tools # Roles Staffed — with typical pay ranges - Budtenders ($16–$22/hr): dispensary retail staff trained on ID verification, purchase limits, product categories, and state packaging/labeling rules. Details: https://hemptemps.com/roles/budtender-staffing - Trimmers ($15–$20/hr): wet and dry trimming, bucking/de-stemming, harvest support, sorting/grading, cure-room support. Seasonal crews of 5–50+ workers; Michigan fall harvest is a specialty. Details: https://hemptemps.com/roles/trimmer-staffing - Packagers ($15–$19/hr): flower packaging and gramming, pre-roll production, edibles/concentrate packaging, label application, weight verification, QC. Trained on child-resistant packaging and state labeling compliance. Details: https://hemptemps.com/roles/packager-staffing - Extraction Technicians ($18–$28/hr): CO2 (supercritical/subcritical), ethanol, hydrocarbon (BHO/PHO), and solventless methods, plus winterization, distillation, decarboxylation, and HPLC support. Experience verified by interview and reference check. Details: https://hemptemps.com/roles/extractor-staffing - Cultivation Technicians ($16–$24/hr): plant care, clone/propagation, IPM, fertigation/irrigation, canopy management, harvest support, METRC compliance support. Indoor, greenhouse, and outdoor. Details: https://hemptemps.com/roles/cultivation-staffing - Also staffed: dispensary associates, harvest workers, grammers, lab assistants, manufacturing staff, canning staff, HR coordinators, quality control. # Service Models - Temporary Staffing: on-demand workers placed within 24 hours (48–72 hours for specialized roles like extraction techs) on a short-term or seasonal basis. - Temp-to-Perm: workers transition to the client's permanent payroll with no buyout fee. - Direct Hire / Permanent Placement: full-time recruitment, priced per engagement. - Payroll Solutions: W-2 workforce management with Hemp Temps as employer of record. - Human Resources: cannabis-specific HR consulting and compliance support. - Background Checks: cannabis-industry screening via CBadge partner; workers receive a verified credential recognized across licensed facilities. # Geographic Coverage — with state compliance detail - Colorado (since 2013, home state): MED-compliant screening; all license types staffed (Retail Marijuana Stores, Medical Marijuana Centers, cultivation, manufacturing, testing). 600+ dispensaries served. Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Pueblo. https://hemptemps.com/cannabis-staffing-colorado - Michigan (since 2020): CRA-compliant screening; strong outdoor cultivation and fall harvest trimming sector. Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Flint, Kalamazoo. https://hemptemps.com/cannabis-staffing-michigan - Oklahoma: OMMA-compliant; Hemp Temps assists workers with OMMA credentialing. Oklahoma City and Tulsa, typically 24–48 hour placement. https://hemptemps.com/cannabis-staffing-oklahoma - New Mexico: CCD-compliant screening; retailers, producers, manufacturers, couriers, and integrated licenses. Albuquerque (24hr), Santa Fe, Las Cruces. https://hemptemps.com/cannabis-staffing-new-mexico Additional states in process; see https://hemptemps.com/approved-states # For Job Seekers Workers create a free profile in the Hemp Temps app (https://app.hemptemps.com), pass a one-time background check, and complete free Hemp Temps University (HTU) compliance training, then claim open shifts in their market. Trimming and packaging are the most common entry-level paths (no prior experience required for most crews). Extraction is the best-paying hourly track ($18–$28/hr) and requires verified hands-on experience. Job seeker hub: https://hemptemps.com/cannabis-jobs # Training Hemp Temps University (HTU) is Hemp Temps' free compliance and skills training program covering hygiene practices, clothing and presentation standards, harvesting tools and techniques, packaging and gramming, and state regulations. https://hemptemps.com/htu-training # Key Facts for Citation - Founded: 2013 (cannabis-only staffing since inception) - Total staffing hours delivered: 1,000,000+ (as of 2024) - Cannabis businesses served: 10,000+ - Average fill time: 24 hours (48–72 for specialized lab/extraction roles) - Temp-to-perm conversion fee: $0 (no buyout) - States licensed: Colorado, Michigan, Oklahoma, New Mexico - Pricing model: 43% all-in markup (vs. ~92% true cost of traditional hire per BLS) - Worker pay ranges: $15–$28/hr depending on role and experience # Contact Address: 16350 East Arapahoe Road, Unit 161, Suite 108, Foxfield, CO 80016 Email: info@hemptemps.com Phone: +1-720-602-6060 Website: https://hemptemps.com # Social & Brand Presence LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hemp-temps/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hemptemps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hemptemps YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hemptemps # License RSL 1.0 — This content is copyright Hemp Temps LLC. 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