Cannabis Packaging Lead & Operations Mentor

Cresco Labs; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

FSA/HSA programs

Disability insurance (LTD/STD)

Life insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Bonuses & stock options

Employee discount program

Job summary

Cresco Labs is hiring for a production/packaging lead role in Illinois. The position requires leading a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring quality and compliance in packaging processes. Opportunities include advancement and exposure to multiple product lines.

You will work Monday to Friday, 4:00pm - 12:30am, with responsibilities spanning task execution, quality checks, and cross-functional collaboration across departments to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in lead or people management roles is preferred.
• Strong Leadership skills.
• 1 year (2-3 years preferable) of hands-on experience in a factory, production or manufacturing fast-paced environment with measurable goals and working standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to strict policies and procedures.
• Ability to measure, package and label in a precise manner.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Executing tasks assigned by Management.
• Detect errors and communicate issues to Supervisors.
• Measuring, packaging, and labeling products as directed by Management.
• Label and PLF(PWO)Creation.
• Understanding production schedule and how PWOs relate.
• Prioritization of tasks based on production schedule.
• Lead & motivate team through task completion.
• Compare product with product standards to ensure quality.
• Checking POs for manifesting.
• Attaching printed manifests to POs in Order fulfillment area.
• Staging and prepping exterior packaging.
• Maintaining a sanitary work environment.
• Safely transport products from workspace to storage area.
• Ensure that all functions are performed to the highest standard of quality and compliance.
• Operating/troubleshooting automation equipment used in the packaging of various product types.
• Assisting other departments dependent on business needs.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Attention to detail

Time management

Fast-paced environment

Tools

POS software

Windows software

Job description

Cresco Labs is hiring for a production/packaging lead role in Illinois. The position requires leading a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring quality and compliance in packaging processes. Opportunities include advancement and exposure to multiple product lines.

You will work Monday to Friday, 4:00pm - 12:30am, with responsibilities spanning task execution, quality checks, and cross-functional collaboration across departments to meet production schedules.