Cultivation Technician

Location:

Indoor Grow, Wimauma FL Job Status:

Full-Time, Non-exempt Pay Range:

Based on experience and market rates

Direct Supervisor:

Cultivation Supervisor/ Manager

IN A NUTSHELL

… The Cultivation Technician operates under the direction of the cultivation leadership team and is responsible for assisting with all aspects of the company's cultivation operation, including general labor, vegetative, flowering, mother, propagation, basic R D based on Markets, indoor, and horticulture. The technician may also assist in monitoring and documenting plant growth. This is a "hands-on, " entry-level role in the cultivation process. Parallel is one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the United States, owning and operating in three markets: Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), and Texas (Goodblend). If you enjoy companies that are growing, moving fast, and constantly challenging themselves to achieve more, then Parallel is for you. We work hard, lean on each other, and are passionate about a pretty ambitious vision … pioneering a new paradigm of what well-being can be for all people, everywhere. For more information, visit www.liveparallel.com.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Plant Care & Cultivation Support Monitor and maintain the optimal climate, fertility, and pest management for plants at various stages of growth.

Assist with all cultivation tasks, including transplanting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and pest management (IPM).Support plant propagation by potting and taking cuttings from mother plants and assisting with cloning and vegetative stages.

Maintain sanitation standards across cultivation areas, including sterilizing equipment, tools, and workspaces.

Operate equipment safely and effectively to aid in cultivation operations (e.g., trimming machines, irrigation systems).Other duties as assigned.

Participate in R D trials to improve cultivation methods and plant yields, implementing the scientific method for process improvement.

Work closely with the R D team to monitor ongoing trials, ensuring data validity and maintaining accurate documentation. Harvesting & Post-Harvest Activities Conduct physical harvest of mature plants, ensuring adherence to production requirements and compliance with chain of custody protocols.

Trim and process cannabis flowers, operating trimming machines when necessary, and maintaining separation of strains.

Oversee and monitor the drying process, ensuring optimal environmental conditions in dry rooms.

Prepare raw materials and manage harvest inventory, including weighing and recording data for wet and dry flower yields and waste. Compliance & Record-Keeping Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of cultivation activities, including inventory, harvest weights, pest management treatments, and other production data.

Follow regulatory compliance standards for plant tracking, seed-to-sale processes, and cultivation practices.

Ensure adherence to company policies and safety protocols.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU'LL BRING

Required Age 21 or overHigh School Diploma or equivalentValid Government-Issued Photo IDThe ability to understand and communicate information is essential.

Teamwork is a must. Preferred Previous experience working in a cannabis facility, knowledge of plants, or experience in a related manufacturing environment.

Familiarity with quality control, policy, procedure, and documentationAbility to multitask and be aware of multiple active processesThe ability to understand and communicate information is essential.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to consistently lift to 25 lbs.
• Ability to be in a constant standing/moving position
• Ability to perform various physical tasks such as lifting, standing, squatting, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to wear the required PPE, including but not limited to safety glasses and safety shoes

GENERAL ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Frequent exposure to temperature (e.g., hot greenhouse environments and cold indoor rooms).Exposure to environmental elements such as dust, fumes, allergens (including cannabis), plant material, and cleaning chemicals.

Work in areas with humidity and varying lighting or air conditioning levels.

YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU

…Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn't fun for anyoneRoll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff doneCan work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changingPlay nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lotThink creatively; sometimes, the "traditional" solution isn't the best one

WHAT YOU GET

Employee discountConsistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with possibility of a company match, access to company-sponsored well-being programsBalance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangementsTuition Reimbursement ProgramsPet Insurance

PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, MISSION, & VALUES

Our Vision - why we exist - is to pioneer well-being and improve the quality of life for humanity through the benefits of cannabinoids. Our Mission - how we will do this - is to build a leading, global well-being company through the best talent, our values, trusted and recognized brands, science and technology-based innovation, and a relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement. Our Values - Integrity | Collaboration | Alignment | Intentionality | Accountability | Agility We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

DISCLAIMER

Parallel reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this job description. Your employment with Parallel is a voluntary one and is subject to termination by you or Parallel at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Parallel associates.