Cannabis Processing Lead & Quality Champion

Cresco Labs; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) match

FSA/HSA programs

LTD/STD options

Life insurance & AD&D

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Bonuses and stock options

Employee discount program

Job summary

Cresco Labs is seeking a Lead Processing Agent in Lincoln, IL to manage harvest material processing while upholding stringent health and safety standards. You should have at least 1 year in a food production or similar setting and be capable of coordinating multiple processing tasks with precision.

The role requires meticulous logging, adherence to schedules, and maintaining a clean, compliant work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience training, leading and/or mentoring junior staff or new hires preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in a food production or similar manufacturing environment.
• 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.
• Exposure to plant material and dust may occur.
• Sitting, standing, kneeling and repetitive hand actions for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling resources across multiple activities – deboning, sifting, grading, final trim, etc.
• Performing initial bulk QC inspection of batches
• Reporting quality issues to Quality and Facility Director
• Creating and maintaining daily performance log and continuous improvement board
• Monitoring Dry Rooms, Cure Room, Processing space for temperature and humidity
• Entering harvest batches into ADP/POS system and inventorying batches
• Monitoring team productivity and time metrics
• Seed-to-sale software adjustments, moves, and transfers
• Approving timecards and time-off requests in ADP
• Verifying weighing and logging of material
• Maintaining sanitary work environment and cleaning logs for processing workstations
• Reviewing outlook emails for priorities
• Ensuring all functions meet high standards of quality and compliance

Skills

Leadership

Food manufacturing

Attention to detail

Measurement & labeling

Time management

Adaptability

Physical fitness

Job description

Cresco Labs is seeking a Lead Processing Agent in Lincoln, IL to manage harvest material processing while upholding stringent health and safety standards. You should have at least 1 year in a food production or similar setting and be capable of coordinating multiple processing tasks with precision.

The role requires meticulous logging, adherence to schedules, and maintaining a clean, compliant work environment.