Production Technician Lead

Vireo Health

Production Technician Lead

Cultivation & Production - Johnstown, NY - Part Time to Full Time

Who we are:

What the role is about:

What impact you'll make:

• Serve as a lead resource for Production Technicians across daily operations including trimming, drying, curing, and packaging of cannabis flower.
• Assist with task delegation and day-to-day coordination under the direction of the Production Supervisor.
• Train and onboard new team members, reinforcing SOPs, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Perform quality checks and help ensure all products meet visual and compliance standards.
• Provide real-time coaching and guidance to peers, promoting teamwork and operational efficiency.
• Support accurate data entry and recordkeeping for product weights, waste, and batch tracking.
• Promote a clean, safe, and compliant work environment through active participation in sanitation and housekeeping.
• Act as a communication bridge between production staff and leadership by relaying concerns, improvement ideas, and operational updates.
• Assist with maintaining inventory of production supplies and alerting leadership to shortages or maintenance needs.
• Step in to perform technician-level tasks as needed to maintain workflow.

What you've accomplished:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year experience in a cannabis, agricultural, or manufacturing production environment.
• Previous peer leadership or mentoring experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of cannabis processing, trimming, drying, and/or packaging preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork.
• Proficient in basic Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Able to work in a fast-paced, physical environment with frequent standing, bending, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Flexible to work various shifts including weekends if needed.

Shift hours: Friday-Saturday 6:30am-4:30pm. Pay starts at $24/hour. Why Choose Vireo