Cultivation Team Member
NewBe an early applicantSchedule Requirements: Rotating schedule with a 4 day work week
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 7AM to 5:30PM
- Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7AM to 5:30PM
Everyone is welcome here. Each of us is unique, and that’s what makes us amazing. We believe in inclusiveness and celebrating each person’s individuality, because there’s power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together. That’s why we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
So, bring yourself and your best ideas; when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.
IN A NUTSHELL…
This role is within NETA. Cultivation Team Members assist in the growing and cultivation of medical and recreational cannabis. Performs select tasks in the cultivation process and is a hands on, entry level role in the Cultivation Department.
Parallel is one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the world, 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 .
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Maintains plant Cultivation by following Parallel’s Policies & Procedures for the daily operations and fully comply with state medical and recreational cannabis regulations
- Work closely with the Cultivation Supervisors/other team members on some elements of cultivation and production
- Provide water and nutrients appropriately to ensure sustainable growth
- Accurately weight and measure nutrient and water needs
- Assists in transplants/restocking of vegetative rooms/transferring to flower rooms
- Properly sets up trellis and ties up plant limbs appropriately
- Fills out logbooks accurately
- Consistently checks plant weights to ensure proper saturation levels
- Completing plant work in a timely manner and accurately
- Performs all other tasks as assigned
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU’LL BRING
Required
- Age 21 or over
- Valid Government-Issued Photo ID
- Ability to calculate and record measurements
- Ability to accurately read and interpret directions in English
- Ability to understand and follow directions
- Ability to focus and be task oriented, complete tasks with minimal oversight
- Can take direction well; great communication skills
- Must be proficient with measurements at all times
- Ability to work independently or as a team member, be organized and have extreme attention to detail
Preferred
- Minimum of 6+ months agricultural or cultivation experience, specifically with cannabis
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work in an indoor growing environment which includes dry, hot, and humid conditions and extended exposure to monitored Co2 environments.
- Requires the ability to stand, kneel, sit or stoop for prolonged periods of time, with constant attention to detail for 10 hours per day.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs. unassisted and up to 80lbs assisted.
- Ability to perform dexterous hand movement for 8-10 hours per day.
- Ability to wear required PPE for duration of shift.
YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU…
- Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn’t fun for anyone
- Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
- Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
- Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
- Think creatively; sometimes, the “traditional” solution isn’t the best one
WHAT YOU GET
- Employee discount
- Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with possibility of a company match, access to company-sponsored well-being programs
- Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Pet Insurance
- Chance to make a difference; Employee Relief Fund, community volunteerism through our Parallel Cares program
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.
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- What is the compensation you are seeking for the position? (Please list hourly rate / or salary range). This role pays $17.35 per our union contract and is not negotiable.
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