Production Technician Lead (Joint Focused)

Vireo Health•City of Johnstown, NY

5d•$25

About The Position

We are seeking a dependable and hands-on Production Technician Lead (joint and pre-roll focused) to support the daily operations of our production team. In this role, you’ll serve as a peer leader—guiding Production Technicians, assisting with training, and helping to ensure that day-to-day activities in trimming, curing, and packaging run smoothly. The ideal candidate is quality-driven, detail-oriented, and eager to support their team while maintaining compliance with internal SOPs and state regulations. This position reports to the Director of Operations and serves as a key link between frontline employees and site leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
1+ year experience in a cannabis, agricultural, or manufacturing production environment.
Previous peer leadership or mentoring experience strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of cannabis processing, trimming, drying, and/or packaging preferred.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork.
Proficient in basic Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Able to work in a fast-paced, physical environment with frequent standing, bending, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
Flexible to work various shifts including weekends if needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous peer leadership or mentoring experience strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of cannabis processing, trimming, drying, and/or packaging preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a lead resource for Production Technicians across daily operations including trimming, drying, curing, and packaging of cannabis flower.
Assist with task delegation and day-to-day coordination under the direction of the Production Supervisor.
Train and onboard new team members, reinforcing SOPs, safety procedures, and quality standards.
Perform quality checks and help ensure all products meet visual and compliance standards.
Provide real-time coaching and guidance to peers, promoting teamwork and operational efficiency.
Support accurate data entry and recordkeeping for product weights, waste, and batch tracking.
Promote a clean, safe, and compliant work environment through active participation in sanitation and housekeeping.
Act as a communication bridge between production staff and leadership by relaying concerns, improvement ideas, and operational updates.
Assist with maintaining inventory of production supplies and alerting leadership to shortages or maintenance needs.
Step in to perform technician-level tasks as needed to maintain workflow.