Lead Production Technician

About the role

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Packaging Technicians in daily production tasks, including filling, sealing, packaging, and labeling cannabis products.
• Oversee all lab product filling and packaging activities while ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage inventory and ensure accurate recordkeeping for all products and materials.
• Perform and guide team members in tasks such as:
  • Filling capsules, concentrates, syringes, and vaporizer cartridges.
  • Weighing, counting, sealing, and packaging products with precision.
  • Applying tamper-evident seals and batch-specific labeling.
• Monitor and drive productivity metrics, tracking performance hourly and daily.
• Train and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Troubleshoot equipment and ensure all tools are maintained in a ready state.
• Maintain compliance with state regulations, including product labeling and seed-to-sale tracking systems.
• Implement and uphold continuous improvement initiatives like 5S and waste reduction practices.
• Ensure workplace safety and sanitation standards are met at all times.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align production with the demand plan and schedule.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and honesty.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for operating and maintaining equipment.
• Understanding of weight and measurement concepts.
• Ability to follow and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment is a plus.
• Experience leading a team of 12 or more employees in a manufacturing setting.
• Six or more months of experience in cannabis filling and packaging operations.
• Familiarity with compliance, product integrity, and safety protocols.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally climb ladder, crawl under low spaces.
• Ability to use computer/look at a screen for long periods of time.
• Ability to have close vision (able to read small print at 20 inches or less).

What We Offer

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/ Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Benefits

Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.

Pay

$21.25 - $21.25 USD

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7AM to 3:30PM