Lead Cannabis Packaging Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

PTO and paid time off

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Curaleaf is seeking aLead Production Technician in Litchfield, IL to lead a team in daily cannabis production tasks such as filling, weighing, sealing, labeling, and packaging a variety of products.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to follow production plans and meet deadlines. You will drive metrics, troubleshoot equipment, train staff, and ensure GMP and safety standards are upheld.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment.
• Clear and calm communication with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow production plans and meet deadlines.
• Mechanical mindset to operate and troubleshoot filling, sealing, and measurement equipment.
• Comfort with weights, measurements and calibration.
• Dependable, collaborative team player.
• Proactive work ethic and willingness to learn.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Mechanical mindset

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Curaleaf is seeking aLead Production Technician in Litchfield, IL to lead a team in daily cannabis production tasks such as filling, weighing, sealing, labeling, and packaging a variety of products.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to follow production plans and meet deadlines. You will drive metrics, troubleshoot equipment, train staff, and ensure GMP and safety standards are upheld.