Processing Lead - 2nd Shift

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 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, 3:00pm - 11:30pm

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.

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

$20.25 - $20.25 USD

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include 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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