Lead Production Technician

Overview

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

Starting Pay: $20.00/hr

Location: Tooele, UT

Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt

Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm

As a Lead Production Technician at Curaleaf, you’ll oversee daily filling and packaging operations while guiding your team to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality cannabis products. You’ll take ownership of shift execution, production flow, and inventory accuracy while keeping the team focused on the ultimate goal: getting units out the door safely, efficiently, and with consistent quality. In this role, you will:

• 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

• 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…