Cultivation Technician (Indoor Grow)

Parallel • Wimauma, FL

117d

About The Position

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. Technicians will be cross-trained across sub-departments (Harvest, Moms, Indoor, Cloning, etc.) to support all stages of cultivation and ensure operational flexibility. The following duties reflect a combination of responsibilities across various cultivation areas.

Requirements

• Age 21 or over
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID
• The ability to understand and communicate information is essential.
• Teamwork is a must.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a cannabis facility, knowledge of plants, or experience in a related manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with quality control, policy, procedure, and documentation.
• Ability to multitask and be aware of multiple active processes.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Warehousing and Storage
• Education Level: High school or GED