Horticulture Assistant

Everyone is welcome here.

IN A NUTSHELL...

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Perform cultivation operations, including harvest, trim, cure and finishing, ensuring that production timelines follow established production plans .

• Support techniques and practices in all areas of cultivation of cannabis including propagation, transplanting, pruning, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, and disease detection and management.

• Maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and sterility inside the production area, all staging areas and facility at all times including routine cleaning and sterilization of equipment .

• Maintain the integrity of cultivation areas and assist the cultivation of the best low-THC, high-CBD medical cannabis in the country.

• Use, maintain , and operate equipment in the grow facility.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU'LL BRING

Required

• Age 21 or over

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID

Preferred

• Understanding and knowledge of the proper cultivation of plants , including local and regional knowledge

• Experience in introducing new varieties of plants

• Experience with in-house propagation ; understanding of proper fertilizers and pesticides

• Knowledge of customer service, inventory management (including software) and regulatory compliance

• Accurate data-entry and record keeping

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management abilitie s

• Proficiency in windows-based software and Internet navigation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• A bility to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces

• Ability to be able to be in constant standing/moving position

• Ability to perform various physical activities, including lifting, standing, and squatting

• Ability to work in extreme weather

• Ability to wear personal protective gear during portions of the day

• Ability to ascend/descend a ladder

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

Our Mission

Our Values

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DISCLAIMER

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 Shoppe

Parallel 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.