Assistant Grower - Parallel
Wimauma, FL 33598
About the Job
Assistant Grower (Monday to Friday 7am - 3:30pm)
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.
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…
The Cultivation Technician assists in the growing and cultivation of medical marijuana. This role will also perform select tasks in the cultivation process. This is a “hands on,” entry level role in the cultivation process.
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 (Surterra Wellness). 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
FLOWER TEAM:
- Maintains plant Cultivation by following Parallel’s Policies & Procedures for the daily operations and fully comply with state medical marijuana regulations
- Work closely with the Cultivation Supervisors/Team Leads on some elements of cultivation and production
- Provide water and nutrients appropriately to ensure sustainable growth. Accurately weigh and measure nutrient and water needs
- Assists in the transferring of plants from Vegetative rooms to Flower rooms
- Properly sets up trellis and ties up plant limbs appropriately
- Fills out logbooks daily accurately
- Consistently checks plant weights to ensure proper water content
- Assists the harvest team when needed
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
- Minimum of 6+ months agricultural or cultivation experience
- Ability to work independently or as a team member, be organized and have extreme attention to detail
Preferred:
- Experience in the Cannabis Industry
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Working Conditions:
- Ability to work in hot, humid, greenhouse environments.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus.
- Must be able to utilize a ladder with a platform (up to 4 feet).
- Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product.
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, flexible work arrangements
- 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.
About Parallel:
Parallel is one of the largest privately-held, vertically-integrated, multi-state cannabis operators in the U.S. with active operations in five high-growth cannabis markets. In each market we are known by distinct retail brand names: - Florida: Surterra Wellness- Massachusetts: NETA - Texas: goodblend - Pennsylvania: goodblend - Nevada: The Apothecary ShoppeParallel is building a leading well-being company and are looking for the best, most diverse talent to join our team. We have a high-performance, inclusive, and employee-focused culture, that focuses just as much on how we do things as on what we do. We strive for the highest compliance to our laws and regulations, while finding the most efficient and innovation solutions that will benefit how we continue to serve our customers.
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