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Curaleaf · 11 hours ago

Lead Production Technician

Tooele, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$20/hr - $22.50/hr

0+ years exp

Curaleaf is a leading global cannabis provider committed to quality and innovation. As a Lead Production Technician, you will oversee daily filling and packaging operations while guiding your team to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality cannabis products.

Alternative MedicineCannabisHealth CareMedical

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Packaging Technicians in daily production tasks including filling, weighing, sealing, labeling, and packaging a variety of cannabis products

Maintain proficiency in all filling and packaging tasks to support the team and ensure work meets Curaleaf’s standards for quality, safety, and compliance

Manage daily production performance from startup through shutdown, driving key metrics such as quantity, quality, and productivity

Ensure accurate data entry, batch documentation, and compliant product tracking within the state’s seed-to-sale system (Dutchie)

Troubleshoot routine equipment or process issues and ensure tools and resources are clean, organized, and ready for use

Train, coach, and support team members to uphold SOPs, safe work practices, and consistent production outcomes

Partner with cross-functional teams to align on production schedules, workflow needs, and daily output goals

Conduct in-process quality checks to ensure each product is properly filled, sealed, labeled, and prepared for compliant storage

Maintain clear, timely inventory of all materials and finished goods to support planning and operational efficiency

Qualification

Production managementFillingPackagingCompliance knowledgeMechanical troubleshootingTeam leadershipCommunication skillsAttention to detailProactive work ethic

Required

Experience leading or mentoring a production or manufacturing team, ideally 12+ employees, with a strong sense of accountability and team development

At least 6 months of hands-on filling and packaging experience in a regulated or quality-focused environment, with an emphasis on compliance, consumer safety, and product integrity

Clear, calm communication skills and strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through

The ability to follow production plans, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet daily output goals

A mechanical mindset with the ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot filling, sealing, and measurement equipment

Comfort working with weights, measurements, and basic calibration tasks

A dependable, honest, and collaborative approach that supports both individual and team success

A proactive work ethic, willingness to learn, and commitment to continuous improvement

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent

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

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