<p>Title: Kitchen Technician</p> <p>Pay: $17</p> <p>Location: Litchfield, IL</p> <p>Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt</p> <p>Shift: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am - 6:30 pm</p> <p>Who You Are:</p> <p>You're someone who enjoys working with food and being part of a team. In this role, you'll help prep, cook, and package cannabis-infused edible products while following clear recipes and safety steps. You take pride in keeping things clean, organized, and on time so patients and customers get high-quality products when they need them.</p> <p>What You'll Do:</p> <p>As a Kitchen Technician at Curaleaf, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Prep, cook, and package cannabis-infused edible products </li><li>Operate, clean, and care for kitchen equipment and work areas </li><li>Follow recipes and step-by-step procedures to complete production orders with accuracy and consistent quality </li><li>Keep simple, accurate records to track product quality and meet state regulations </li><li>Follow food-safety guidelines (GMP, HACCP) and company quality standards every day </li><li>Wear the required protective gear (PPE) and maintain excellent hygiene </li><li>Help introduce new systems and processes that improve how edibles are made </li><li>Work in a professional prep-kitchen environment alongside a supportive team </li></ul> <p>What You'll Bring:</p> <ul> <li>You can sit or stand for up to 10 hours a day and have steady hand-eye coordination with excellent hand dexterity </li><li>You can safely bend, lift, and stoop throughout your shift, including lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs </li><li>You have strong attention to detail, follow directions well, and maintain consistency across large volumes of products </li><li>You are adaptable, flexible, and thrive as a collaborative team player </li><li>You have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent </li></ul> <p>Even Better If:</p> <ul> <li>You have previous restaurant, food service, or kitchen experience </li><li>You have or can obtain a valid Food Handler or Food Service card </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours per shift) </li><li>Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance </li><li>Frequent and repetitive use of hands and wrists for extended periods of time </li><li>Repetitive bending, squatting, and reaching </li><li>Ability to climb ladders or step stools to access plants or equipment </li><li>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 </li></ul> <p>Environmental Conditions</p> <ul> <li>Exposure to environments with high humidity, varying temperatures, and strong odors (such as cannabis) </li><li>Exposure to soil, water, fertilizer, dust, pollen and plant pathogens </li><li>Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol </li><li>Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms </li><li>Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels </li></ul>