Lead Cultivation Associate - Flower Trim

Curaleaf•Litchfield, IL

2d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

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. As a Flower Trim Lead at Curaleaf, you’ll oversee post-harvest processing operations prior to the packaging stage, ensuring flower is trimmed efficiently, consistently, and to quality standards. You’ll lead a team of associates while managing workflow, equipment, and daily production targets.

Requirements

Confidence managing daily priorities, pacing work, and keeping teams on schedule while communicating clearly under pressure
Strong attention to detail with a consistent approach to quality, documentation, and compliance
Comfort using production trackers, inventory systems, and basic computer tools, with confidence in measurements and scales
Reliability, accountability, and ownership of both individual work and team performance
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience leading or guiding a team in a commercial cannabis, agricultural, or landscaping environment
Prior knowledge of growing technologies including lighting, irrigation, nutrients, HVAC, or CO₂ systems
Experience supporting sanitation programs, biosecurity protocols, or 5S initiatives
Understanding of different cannabis strains and their unique vegetative growth needs

Responsibilities

Oversee a team responsible for processing flower prior to the packaging stage, ensuring quality and consistency throughout the trimming operation
Lead and support associates operating automated and semi-automated trimming machines, ensuring proper setup, safe operation, and optimal performance
Coordinate daily start-up, changeovers, and shut-down of trimming equipment in accordance with SOPs
Troubleshoot and resolve basic mechanical or operational issues with trimming machines, escalating maintenance concerns as needed
Pace labor and workflow to ensure daily production targets are met while maintaining quality standards
Monitor productivity metrics, workflow efficiency, and team performance to keep operations on track and aligned with production goals