Lead Production Technician

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

Who You Are:  

You’re a 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. You understand that the ultimate goal is simple: safely and compliantly get units out the door — and you lead your team with clarity, organization, and a strong sense of ownership to make that happen.

With a focus on teamwork, accountability, and precision, you keep production flowing smoothly from startup to shutdown. You’re the type of leader who jumps in where needed, communicates openly, and builds a culture where your team knows what success looks like and feels supported in reaching it every day.

What You’ll Do: 

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

What You’ll Bring: 

• 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

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