Extraction 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.

Extraction Technician

Job Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt Shifts: Friday- Monday, 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Starting Pay Rate: $22.50 - $22.50
Location: Litchfield, IL

Who You Are:

As an Extraction Technician, you play a key role in ensuring smooth extraction operations in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You are a detail-oriented and safety-conscious professional with a passion for producing high-quality cannabis concentrates.

You will handle biomass preparation and operate Hydrocarbon and CO₂ extraction equipment in a C1D1 environment, always prioritizing safety and efficiency. You thrive in a setting where Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are essential, ensuring compliance and consistency in every step of the extraction process.

Collaboration is second nature to you-you work closely with the lab team to meet production goals while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards.

What You'll Do:

• Operate solventless terpene extraction, short path distillation, and rotary evaporator equipment for refining cannabis oil.
• Ensure compliance and consistency by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize extraction and refinement equipment to ensure peak performance.
• Accurately document batch records and track materials using Cannabis Tracking Systems (CTSs) (e.g., MJ Freeway).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory, ensuring all equipment is properly sterilized and stored.
• Adhere to safety protocols while working with C1D1-rated equipment and hazardous materials, including hydrocarbons, compressed gases, and solvents.
• Assist in daily manufacturing operations, supporting production goals and process improvements.
• Prepare and clean workspaces and equipment at the start and end of extraction cycles.
• Cross-train in CIS extraction processes, including winterization, filtration, and biomass packing.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to efficiency, safety, and compliance improvements.
• Support lab packaging and additional production tasks as needed.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• A self-motivated and adaptable attitude, the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to execute extraction techniques with precision and consistency.
• Proficiency in documentation and inventory management, ensuring accurate record-keeping and organization.
• Strong time management skills, capable of adhering to planned production schedules.
• Proficiency in computer systems for data entry, tracking, and compliance reporting.

Even Better If:

• You have 1 year of experience as a hydrocarbon extraction technician.
• You have a degree in related science or engineering.
• You possess advanced knowledge of cannabis and cannabis extracts.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and lift up to 25 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs. This role requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position has allergen warnings, potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens, requires exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol, requires daily use of provided PPE, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary, requires the ability to work in confined spaces, has exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms, has exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels and requires a high-stress tolerance, adaptability, and flexibility, as well as the ability to work in an ever-changing environment

What We Offer:

Health & Wellness
• 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

Financial Security
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance*
• Supplemental Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance*
• Commuter benefits*

Time Off
• Paid time off (PTO) including vacation*, sick leave and holidays
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave

Additional Perks
• Employee discounts
• Recognition programs
• Pet insurance*

*Available to eligible, full-time employees only.


Illinois Hiring Range

$20.50-$22.50 USD

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, Find, and Anthem provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings 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.


***Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law. Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas.

***Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate's immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.