Lead Cannabis Packaging Technician

Curaleaf; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) and/or FS

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program and challenges

Gym discounts

401(k) retirement plan with company  

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Curaleaf is hiring a Lead Production Technician in Illinois. You will oversee filling and packaging cannabis products, manage a team of Packaging Technicians, and ensure strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

You will drive efficiency, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with other departments to balance demand with output. This role requires hands‑on leadership and a focus on quality at every step.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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).

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 tasks such as filling capsules, concentrates, syringes, and vaporizer cartridges.
• Weighing, counting, sealing, and packaging products with precision.
• Applying tamper‑evident seals and batch labeling.
• Monitor and drive productivity metrics, tracking performance hourly and daily.
• Train and mentor team members, fostering 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.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Time management

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Mechanical aptitude

Weight & measurement concepts

SOP adherence

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cannabis filling equipment

Labeling equipment

Weighing scales

Job description

Curaleaf is hiring a Lead Production Technician in Illinois. You will oversee filling and packaging cannabis products, manage a team of Packaging Technicians, and ensure strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

You will drive efficiency, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with other departments to balance demand with output. This role requires hands‑on leadership and a focus on quality at every step.