Lead Production Technician

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.

Title: Lead Production Technician
Pay Range: $18.75/hr - 21.25/hr
Location: Phoenix, AZ | North HUB
Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt
Shift: Monday
- Thursday | 5:30am - 4:00pm

You’rea hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment. You take pride in guiding your team, maintaining high standards of safety and compliance, and ensuring every product meets Curaleaf’s quality expectations. With a focus on teamwork, accountability, and precision, you keep operations running smoothly while motivating others to do their best work.

• 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

• 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

• 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

Curaleaf Pay Transparency $18.75 — $21.25 USD

• 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

Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.

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