Lead Production Technician

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.

Title: Lead Production Technician 
Starting Pay: $20.00/hr  
Location:  Tooele. UT
Job Type: Full Time| Non-Exempt 
Shift: Monday-Friday | 7:00am - 3:30pm

Who You Are:  

You’re a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment. You take pride in guiding your team, maintaining high standards of safety and compliance, and ensuring every product meets Curaleaf’s quality expectations. You understand that the ultimate goal is simple: safely and compliantly get units out the door — and you lead your team with clarity, organization, and a strong sense of ownership to make that happen.

With a focus on teamwork, accountability, and precision, you keep production flowing smoothly from startup to shutdown. You’re the type of leader who jumps in where needed, communicates openly, and builds a culture where your team knows what success looks like and feels supported in reaching it every day.

What You’ll Do: 

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 shift execution, production flow, and inventory accuracy while keeping the team focused on the ultimate goal: getting units out the door safely, efficiently, and with consistent quality. In this role, you will:

• Lead a team of Packaging Technicians in daily production tasks including filling, weighing, sealing, labeling, and packaging a variety of cannabis products
• Maintain proficiency in all filling and packaging tasks to support the team and ensure work meets Curaleaf’s standards for quality, safety, and compliance
• Manage daily production performance from startup through shutdown, driving key metrics such as quantity, quality, and productivity
• Ensure accurate data entry, batch documentation, and compliant product tracking within the state’s seed-to-sale system (Dutchie)
• Troubleshoot routine equipment or process issues and ensure tools and resources are clean, organized, and ready for use
• Train, coach, and support team members to uphold SOPs, safe work practices, and consistent production outcomes
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align on production schedules, workflow needs, and daily output goals
• Conduct in-process quality checks to ensure each product is properly filled, sealed, labeled, and prepared for compliant storage
• Maintain clear, timely inventory of all materials and finished goods to support planning and operational efficiency

What You’ll Bring: 

• Experience leading or mentoring a production or manufacturing team, ideally 12+ employees, with a strong sense of accountability and team development
• At least 6 months of hands-on filling and packaging experience in a regulated or quality-focused environment, with an emphasis on compliance, consumer safety, and product integrity
• Clear, calm communication skills and strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• The ability to follow production plans, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet daily output goals
• A mechanical mindset with the ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot filling, sealing, and measurement equipment
• Comfort working with weights, measurements, and basic calibration tasks.
• A dependable, honest, and collaborative approach that supports both individual and team success
• A proactive work ethic, willingness to learn, and commitment to continuous improvement
• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Physical Requirements 

• 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 

Environmental Conditions 

• 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 

What We Offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/ Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.  

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Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, JAMS, Find and Zero Proof provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence

Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis. 

Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.  
• Commit to Win.  
• ONE Curaleaf.  
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.  

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.

Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf.