Medical Cannabis Laboratory Porter

Curaleaf International; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cannabis company in Sunderland is looking for a proactive Medical Cannabis Production Porter. You will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient production environment, supporting production teams that create cannabis-based medicines. Ideal candidates are reliable, organized, and physically fit, with a proactive attitude. Full training will be provided. This is a temporary role with the potential to become permanent, and you will enjoy a competitive salary and other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Free on-site parking

Life insurance

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and hardworking.
• Great organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Comfortable in a regulated, fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a proactive attitude.
• Physically fit and capable of manual tasks.
• Flexible with working hours (shift-based).

Responsibilities

• Move and prepare raw materials and packaging components.
• Support cleaning and hygiene routines in production.
• Replenish stock and maintain tidy workstations.
• Remove waste safely and efficiently.
• Follow strict safety and hygiene procedures.
• Work closely with the production team to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Reliability

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Job description

Company Description

Ready to roll up your sleeves in a fast-paced, high-impact environment?

Do you have a keen eye for detail, a love for precision, and a knack for spotting patterns?

Are you looking for a role where your work genuinely supports a life-changing cause?

If that sounds like you, keep reading.

This could be exactly what you're looking for.

Curaleaf Laboratories is growing, and we're on the lookout for a proactive, hands-on Medical Cannabis Production Porter to keep our busy medical cannabis manufacturing facility running like clockwork.

This is a 6-month temporary contract, with the potential to become permanent for the right person. You'll play a key behind-the-scenes role, supporting production teams that are crafting cannabis-based medicines for patients across the UK.

At Curaleaf International, we're not just participating in the cannabis industry—we're leading it! As part of the world's largest cannabis company, Curaleaf Holding, Inc., we are powered by a strong presence at all stages of the supply chain. Our unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Amidst a rapid growth trajectory, our emphasis on quality and expertise aims to deliver safe and legal cannabis.

This role is based in our Curaleaf Laboratories division. Curaleaf Laboratories is a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical cannabis in the UK. The state-of-the-art MHRA-approved manufacturing facility enables Curaleaf Laboratories to meet growing patient demand for a consistent range of medical cannabis products.

Our Vision: To shape the future of cannabis through our commitment to research and product excellence

Our Mission: To be the world's leading cannabis company consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis

Our Values:
Lead & Inspire Commit to Win Driven to deliver Excellence Customer Obsession One Curaleaf

What You'll Be Doing

As a Production Porter, you'll be the go-to person keeping everything moving behind the scenes. You'll help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient production environment that ensures patients receive the highest quality medical cannabis products.

Your day-to-day might include:

• Moving and preparing raw materials and packaging components
• Supporting cleaning and hygiene routines in production and cleanroom areas
• Replenishing stock and maintaining tidy workstations
• Removing waste safely and efficiently
• Following strict safety and hygiene procedures
• Working closely with the production team to ensure smooth operations

This role is active and hands-on, ideal for someone who enjoys physical work and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Reliable and hardworking
• Organised, with great attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a regulated, fast-paced environment
• A team player with a proactive attitude
• Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks
• Flexible with working hours (shift-based between 6am - 8pm)
• No experience in medical cannabis? No problem - full training will be provided!

What You'll Get From Us

We don't just offer a job, we offer the chance to be part of something bigger.

• Competitive salary
• Excellent holiday allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Free on-site parking
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for growth in a ground breaking industry

Apply Today!

If you're ready to play a key role in the future of healthcare, don't wait, we're interviewing on a rolling basis.

Join Curaleaf Laboratories and help support the delivery of life-changing medical cannabis treatments across the UK.