Lead, Processing

Cresco Labs; Jonesboro (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

401(K) match

FSA/HSA

LTD/STD options

Life insurance and AD&D

Paid holidays and paid time off

Annual discretionary bonuses

Stock options

Employee discount program

Job summary

Cresco Labs is seeking a Lead Processing Agent to oversee harvest material processing in a principles-based environment. The role requires at least 1 year in food production or similar manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with strict health and safety policies.

The candidate will schedule resources, perform QA, log results, and manage inventory using ADP/POS systems while maintaining a clean, compliant processing area.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in training, leading and mentoring staff.
• At least 1 year in a food production or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict policies and procedures.
• Ability to measure, package and label precisely.
• Effective time management and ability to multi-task.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Exposure to plant material/dust and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Schedule resources across multiple processing activities (deboning, sifting, grading, final trim).
• Perform initial bulk QC inspection of batches.
• Report quality issues to Quality and Facility Director.
• Maintain daily performance log and continuous improvement board.
• Monitor Dry Rooms and Cure Room for proper temperature/humidity.
• Enter harvest batches into ADP/POS system and manage inventory.
• Monitor team productivity and time metrics.
• Adjust seed-to-sale software and transfers.
• Approve timecards and time-off requests in ADP.
• Verify weighing and logging of materials.
• Maintain a sanitary work environment and cleaning logs.
• Review emails for priorities and assignments.
• Ensure all functions meet quality and compliance standards.

Skills

Lead and train

1+ year manufacturing

Attention to detail

Measurement & labeling

Time management

Adaptability

Physical endurance

Tools

ADP/POS system

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.
Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.
At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday, 6:30AM - 3PM

JOB SUMMARY

The Lead Processing Agent is an essential role for processing harvest materials. The ideal candidate must have demonstrated experience working in an operation that adheres to strict health and safety policies and procedures. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience working in a food production or similar manufacturing environment.

CORE JOB DUTIES

• 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 upkeeping daily performance log and continuous improvement board.
• Monitoring Dry Rooms, Cure Room, Processing space for appropriate temperature and humidity
• Entering harvest batches into ADP/POS system and appropriately inventorying batches
• Monitoring team’s productivity and adhering to time metrics
• Seed-to-sale software adjustments, moves, and transfers
• Approving timecards and request off for agents in ADP
• Verifying the weighing and logging of material
• Maintaining a sanitary work environment and maintaining cleaning logs for all processing workstations.
• Review outlook emails for new priorities or assignments.
• Ensure that all functions are performed to the highest standard of quality and compliance.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience training, leading and/or mentoring junior staff or new hires preferred.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience working 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 and challenging environment.
• Requires work around plant material, which could include exposure to plant pollen and/or dust.
• Requires ability to sit, stand, kneel, and/or do repetitive actions with your hands for long periods of time.
• Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs to torso level.

BENEFITS

• major medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(K)-match program
• FSA/HSA programs
• LTD/STD options
• life insurance and AD&D
• paid holidays and paid time off
• annual discretionary bonuses
• stock options
• participation in our employee discount program

Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• The company does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role or any other position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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