Packaging Lead - 2nd Shift

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 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, 4:00pm - 12:30am

CORE JOB DUTIES

• 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 of production schedule and how PWOsrelate
• Prioritization of tasks based on production schedule
• Lead & motivate team through task completion
• Compares product with product standards to ensure quality
• Checking POs for manifesting
• Attaching printed manifests to POs in Order fulfillment area
• Stagingand preppingexterior packaging
• Maintaining a sanitary work environment
• Safely transport products fromworkspaceto storage area
• Ensure that all functions are performed to the highest standard of quality and compliance
• Operating/troubleshooting automation equipmentused in the packaging of various product types
• Assistingother departmentsdependent on business needs

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience in lead orpeoplemanagement roles is preferred.
• Strong Leadership skills
• Must have at least 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 procedure
• 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,changingand challenging environment
• Proficiencyin windows-based software and point of sale applications a plus
• 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 forlong periodsof time.
• Requires ability tolift upto 50lbsto torso level.

In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.

Pay Range

$21.25 - $21.25 USD

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 as well as 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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