Lead Production Technician

Curaleaf•Phoenix, AZ

4h•$19 - $21•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 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 daily operations and lead your team toward consistent, high-quality results by:

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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