Lead Production Technician 

Location: Litchfield, IL

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Job Posted:
Sep 15, 2026
Company:
Curaleaf

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Shift: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Who You Are:

What You'll Do:

  • 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

What You'll Bring:

  • Experience leading or mentoring a team in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment
  • You have clear and calm communication skills with strong attention to detail and organization
  • The ability to follow production plans, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet deadlines
  • A mechanical mindset with the ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot filling, sealing, and measurement equipment
  • Comfort working with weights, measurements, and equipment calibration
  • A dependable, honest, and collaborative approach that supports team success
  • A proactive work ethic and a willingness to learn, grow, and continuously improve
  • You have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours per shift)
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance
  • Frequent and repetitive use of hands and wrists for extended periods of time
  • Repetitive bending, squatting, and reaching
  • Ability to climb ladders or step stools to access plants or equipment
  • Ability to use required PPE when required, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary

Environmental Conditions

  • Exposure to environments with high humidity, varying temperatures, and strong odors (such as cannabis)
  • Exposure to soil, water, fertilizer, dust, pollen and plant pathogens
  • Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol
  • Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms
  • Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels

What We Offer:

What We Offer:

  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Competitive Pay and Benefits
  • Generous PTO and Parental Leave
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan
  • Life/ Disability Insurance
  • Community Involvement
  • Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

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Our Values:

  • Lead and Inspire.
  • Commit to Win.
  • ONE Curaleaf.
  • Driven to Deliver Excellence.

***Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law. Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas.

***Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate's immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.

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About Curaleaf

Curaleaf creates clean, reliable, trusted cannabis products for wellness and medical use. Our highly-skilled dispensary staff is trained—and dedicated!—to help you find just the right method and concentration to achieve your personal cannabis goals