Kitchen 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 brandsincluding Curaleaf, Select, and Grassrootsoffer 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. Kitchen Technician Job Type: Full-Time; Non-Exempt Shift: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am - 6:30 pm Hourly Pay Rate: $17.00/hr Location: Litchfield, IL
Who You Are:
As a Kitchen Technician at our cultivation site, you'll play a vital role in creating premium cannabis-infused edibles for patients and customers. You are a dependable and detail-oriented individual who thrives in fast-paced, regulated environments. With a strong commitment to quality, consistency, and safety, you're a natural team player who values collaboration and adaptability. Whether or not you have prior experience in food service, manufacturing, or the cannabis industry, you're eager to learn, grow, and contribute to creating premium products. You're comfortable following protocols and take pride in producing work that meets the highest standards.
What You'll Do:
Prep, cook, and package edibles in compliance with strict standards.
Ensure all kitchen tools and equipment are clean, functional, and ready for use.
Follow department SOPs, recipes, and regulations like GMP, HACCP, and QA.Document every step of production to maintain compliance and consistency.
Follow PPE requirements and ensure a safe, clean work environment.
Adapt to new systems and processes while supporting your team in achieving production goals.
What You'll Bring:- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Adaptability and a high stress tolerance and flexibility in an ever-changing environment.
- A compliance mindset and commitment to adhering to regulations and maintaining safety standards.
- Even Better If:
- You have food service, food manufacturing, or general manufacturing experience
- Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
- Requires the ability to sit or stand for 10 hours per day and requires consistent hand eye coordination and excellent hand dexterity.
- Must be able to bend, lift and stoop continuously.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Allergen warnings - Potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens.
- Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol.
- All jobs require daily use of provided PPE, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary.
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- 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
- High stress tolerance, adaptable, ability to work in an ever-changing environment, flexible
- Illinois Hiring Range$17 - $17 USD
What We Offer:- Career Growth Opportunities
- Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision)
- Generous PTO and Parental Leave 401(K) Retirement PlanLife/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
- Community Involvement Initiatives
- Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts
- Not all benefits listed above are available to all employees at all locations.
- Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:2023 Ragan's Top Places to Work2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies2020 Cannabis Doing Good's Good Neighbor Award2020 Minorities for Medical Marijuana's Diversity & Inclusion Award
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.
