Horticulture Assistant

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 Horticulture Assistant is skilled in the science and art of growing and caring for plants and has responsibility for production of the highest quality product.

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:

• 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 abilities.
• Proficiency in windows-based software and Internet navigation.

SHIFT  REQUIREMENTS:

• Friday-Tuesday  7AM - 3:30PM.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability 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 - 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 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.

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