Lead Production Technician
At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands-including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots-offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.
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.
Title: Lead Production Technician
Starting Pay: $21.25/hr
Location: Litchfield, IL
Job Type: Full Time/Part Time | Non-Exempt
Shift: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Who You Are:
You’re a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment. You take pride in guiding your team, maintaining high standards of safety and compliance, and ensuring every product meets Curaleaf’s quality expectations. With a focus on teamwork, accountability, and precision, you keep operations running smoothly while motivating others to do their best work.
What You’ll Do:
As a Lead Production Technician at Curaleaf, you’ll oversee daily filling and packaging operations while guiding your team to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality cannabis products. You’ll take ownership of daily operations and lead your team toward consistent, high-quality results by:
- Lead a team of Packaging Technicians in daily production tasks such as filling, weighing, sealing, labeling, and packaging a variety of cannabis products
- Ensure all work meets quality, safety, and compliance standards while maintaining accurate data, batch records, and inventory tracking in the state’s seed-to-sale system
- Drive production metrics (quantity, quality, productivity) and manage shift performance from startup to shutdown
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment or process issues, ensuring tools are clean, calibrated, and ready for use
- Train, coach, and support team members to uphold SOPs, GMP, and safety best practices
- Partner with cross-functional teams to meet production schedules and workflow goals
- Support sanitation, biosecurity, and workplace safety initiatives such as the 5S program
- Conduct quality checks throughout the process to ensure each product is properly labeled, sealed, and packaged for compliant storage
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience leading or mentoring a team in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment
- You have clear and calm communication skills with strong attention to detail and organization
- The ability to follow production plans, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet deadlines
- A mechanical mindset with the ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot filling, sealing, and measurement equipment
- Comfort working with weights, measurements, and equipment calibration
- A dependable, honest, and collaborative approach that supports team success
- A proactive work ethic and a willingness to learn, grow, and continuously improve
- You have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours per shift)
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance
- Frequent and repetitive use of hands and wrists for extended periods of time
- Repetitive bending, squatting, and reaching
- Ability to climb ladders or step stools to access plants or equipment
- Ability to use required PPE when required, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary
Environmental Conditions
- Exposure to environments with high humidity, varying temperatures, and strong odors (such as cannabis)
- Exposure to soil, water, fertilizer, dust, pollen and plant pathogens
- Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol
- Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms
- Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels
What We Offer:
Health & Wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and/or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)*
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness program and challenges
- Gym discounts
Financial Security
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Life and disability insurance*
- Supplemental Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance*
- Commuter benefits*
Time Off
- Paid time off (PTO) including vacation*, sick leave and holidays
- Parental leave
- Bereavement leave
Additional Perks
- Employee discounts
- Recognition programs
- Pet insurance*
*Available to eligible, full-time employees only.
Illinois Hiring Range
$21.25—$24 USD
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 vary by state, role type, and eligibility.
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Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, Find, and Anthem provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence
Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.
Our Values:
- Lead and Inspire.
- Commit to Win.
- ONE Curaleaf.
- Driven to Deliver Excellence.
Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.
Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf.
***Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law. Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas.
***Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate’s immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.