Lead Production Technician

Curaleaf•Webster, MA

2d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Production Technician oversees filling and packaging operations for cannabis products, including vaporizers, RSO syringes, capsules, tablets, and concentrates. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for product integrity, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety. The technician leads and develops Packaging Technicians, monitors productivity, maintains inventory and records, and collaborates with other departments to meet production goals and schedules. The role is based in Webster, Massachusetts, and is full-time, non-exempt, with a Monday–Friday shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The listed pay range is $21.25–$24 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and honesty.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Effective communication and leadership abilities.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Basic mechanical aptitude for operating and maintaining equipment.
Understanding of weights and measurements.
Ability to follow and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
Ability to occasionally climb a ladder and crawl under low spaces.
Ability to use a computer and look at a screen for long periods.
Close vision sufficient to read small print at 20 inches or less.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Experience leading a team of 12 or more employees in a manufacturing setting.
Six or more months of experience in cannabis filling and packaging operations.
Familiarity with compliance, product integrity, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

Lead Packaging Technicians in daily filling, sealing, packaging, and labeling tasks.
Oversee lab product-filling and packaging activities and ensure regulatory compliance.
Manage inventory and maintain accurate records for products and materials.
Perform and guide the filling of capsules, concentrates, syringes, and vaporizer cartridges.
Weigh, count, seal, and package products accurately.
Apply tamper-evident seals and batch-specific labels.
Monitor productivity metrics and track performance hourly and daily.
Train and mentor team members and foster accountability and excellence.
Troubleshoot equipment and keep tools maintained and ready for use.
Maintain compliance with state regulations, product-labeling requirements, and seed-to-sale tracking systems.
Implement continuous-improvement practices, including 5S and waste reduction.
Ensure workplace safety and sanitation standards are met.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align production with demand plans and schedules.