Kitchen Lead - 2nd Shift

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Cresco Labs (Sunnyside Dispensaries)

Compensation

$22 USD

Joliet, IL

On-site

Posted April 29, 2026

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.

Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.

At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today!

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday, 2:30PM - 11PM

JOB SUMMARY

CORE JOB DUTIES

Assist kitchen agents with daily production & using commercial machinery including:

o Gummies

o Chocolate

o Fruit chews

o Coated chocolate “cores”

o Tablets

o Metal detection

Actively participates in employee on-boarding, performance management and provides coaching/corrective actions regularly

Supervises kitchen agents by providing motivation, training and development

Enforces strict compliance to standard operating procedures and manufacturing formulas

Always maintains a safe and sanitary work environment

Ensures quality objectives are met including regular adherence to GMPs, performance of sanitation audits, food safety checks and product quality checks

Monitors manufacturing and implements corrective action planning when needed to meet company objectives

Develop production plans to maintain inventory levels as determined by sales and operations demand

Ensures proper weekly inventory, logging and storage of all materials and packaging

Oversees implementation and training for new products, equipment, and personnel

Recommendations and implement efficiency improvements

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

2+ years preferred in food or confectionary processing/manufacturing.

Experience in training, leading and/or mentoring staff or new hires preferred.

Demonstrates an adequate understanding of production machinery; equipment; processing; blending; extraction; shelf-stable products, quality, and/or other requisite technical knowledge

Demonstrates expert knowledge of SOPs, GMP, GDP and other company policies

Demonstrates knowledge of production, pack out, and inventory control procedures/concepts

Requires work around plant material, which could include exposure to plant pollen and/or dust.

Requires ability to sit, stand, kneel, and/or do repetitive actions with your hands for long periods of time.

Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs to torso level.

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.

Pay Range

$22—$22 USD

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
The company does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role or any other position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.