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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…
Parallel is looking for a Cultivation Supervisor to lead and work alongside a diverse team in a greenhouse setting. This role will include administrative duties as well as leading and working with a team of associates to tackle a variety of objectives dealing with irrigation, fertilizers, pesticides, and mechanical issues.
This role is with Surterra Wellness , one of the renowned retail brands under the Parallel umbrella. Parallel is one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the world, owning and operating in five markets; Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), Pennsylvania (Goodblend), Nevada (The Apothecary Shoppe) 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
• Facility Operations – Support facility operations as a member of the cultivation team to produce the highest quality medical cannabis possible.
• Supervision of direct reports
• Payroll and admin functions pertaining to direct reports
• Tracking employee schedules and PTO request
• Daily walks with employees and managing tasks
• Production – Support and perform cultivation operations, including harvest, trim, cure and finishing processes, ensuring that production timelines follow established production plans.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU’LL BRING
• Understanding and knowledge of the cultivation of plants.
• 1 to 3 years of experience working with soil and water pH and EC, as well as mixing fertilizers.
• 1 to 3 years of experience with good agricultural practices as well as good handling practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Experience working with nutrient deficiencies and how to identify the deficiency.
• Experience working with crop pests including how to identify and how to treat the pressures.
• Focuses simultaneously on short- and long-term goals; ability to identify problems quickly.
• Accurate data-entry and record keeping.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in windows-based software and Internet navigation.
• Ability to pass a background check, including drug testing
• Comfort with security protocols, including video monitoring and employee tracking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and computer literacy
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture, Natural Recourses or similar (Preferred).
• Age 21 or over (Required)
• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID (Required)
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
• Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with a possible company match, access to company-sponsored well-being programs
• Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements
• Financial opportunity; an incentive program that provides opportunity to earn cash AND equity in a fast-growing company and industry
• Employee discount
• Chance to make a difference; Employee Relief Fund, community volunteerism opportunities through Benevity
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
• 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
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.