Lead Production Technician - Overnight Shift Litchfield - IL

Position: Lead Production Technician

Location: Litchfield, IL

Type: Full-Time;
Non-Exempt

Shift: 6:00 pm – 5:00 am

Pay Rate: Starting at $21.25/hr.

As a Lead Production Technician, you’ll oversee the filling and packaging operations of cannabis products such as vaporizers, RSO syringes, capsules, tablets, and concentrates. Your role ensures product integrity, operational efficiency, and adherence to safety standards. You are a hands‑on leader who drives productivity, supports team development, and collaborates across departments to meet operational goals.

• Lead a team of Packaging Technicians in daily production tasks, including filling, sealing, packaging, and labeling cannabis products.
• Oversee all lab product filling and packaging activities while ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage inventory and ensure accurate record‑keeping for all products and materials.
• Perform and guide team members in tasks such as:
  • Filling capsules, concentrates, syringes, and vaporizer cartridges.
  • Weighing, counting, sealing, and packaging products with precision.
  • Applying tamper‑evident seals and batch‑specific labeling.
• Monitor and drive productivity metrics, tracking performance hourly and daily.
• Train and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Troubleshoot equipment and ensure all tools are maintained in a ready state.
• Maintain compliance with state regulations, including product labeling and seed‑to‑sale tracking systems.
• Implement and uphold continuous improvement initiatives like 5S and waste reduction practices.
• Ensure workplace safety and sanitation standards are met at all times.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align production with the demand plan and schedule.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 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 weight and measurement concepts.
• Ability to follow and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• You have hands‑on experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• You have experience leading a team of 12 or more employees in a manufacturing setting.
• You bring six or more months of experience in cannabis filling and packaging operations.
• You have familiarity with compliance, product integrity, and safety protocols.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally climb ladder, crawl under low spaces.
• Ability to use computer/look at a screen for long periods of time.
• Ability to have close vision (able to read small print at 20 inches or less).
• This position has allergen warnings—potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and/or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program and challenges
• Gym discounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance*
• Supplemental Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance*
• Commuter benefits*
• Paid time off (PTO) including vacation*, sick leave and holidays
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

* Available to eligible, full‑time employees only.

* Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.