Lead Production Technician

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Packaging Technicians in daily production tasks, including filling, sealing, packaging, and labeling cannabis products.
• Oversee all lab product filling and packaging activities while ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage inventory and ensure accurate recordkeeping for all products and materials.
• Perform and guide team members in tasks such as:
• Filling capsules, concentrates, syringes, and vaporizer cartridges.
• Weighing, counting, sealing, and packaging products with precision.
• Applying tamper-evident seals and batch-specific labeling.
• Monitor and drive productivity metrics, tracking performance hourly and daily.
• Train and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Troubleshoot equipment and ensure all tools are maintained in a ready state.
• Maintain compliance with state regulations, including product labeling and seed-to-sale tracking systems.
• Implement and uphold continuous improvement initiatives like 5S and waste reduction practices.
• Ensure workplace safety and sanitation standards are met at all times.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align production with the demand plan and schedule.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and honesty.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for operating and maintaining equipment.
• Understanding of weight and measurement concepts.
• Ability to follow and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Even Better If:
• You have hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment is a plus.
• You have experience leading a team of 12 or more employees in a manufacturing setting.
• You bring Six or more months of experience in cannabis filling and packaging operations.
• You have familiarity with compliance, product integrity, and safety protocols.
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to occasionally climb ladder, crawl under low spaces
• Ability to use computer/look at a screen for long periods of time
• Ability to have close vision (able to read small print at 20 inches or less)
• This position has allergen warnings - potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens.
• Curaleaf Pay Transparency
• $21.25 - $21.25 USD

Benefits

Additional Information

At Curaleaf, we're redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands-including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots-offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets. Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis. Job Title: Lead Production Technician Pay: $21.25 per hour Location: Hammonton, NJ Shift: Monday to Friday, 7AM to 3:30PM

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