Harvest Technician - Dayshift (Cannabis Cultivation)

🌱 We're Growing Our Harvest Team! Multiple Openings Available

Location: Gainesville, FL

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

Schedule & Hours: 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 4 day work week with a 10 hour work day

Week 1 Schedule: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Week 2 Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday

Grow Your Career with Parallel

Are you passionate about plants, agriculture, and being part of a fast-growing industry? Parallel is looking for motivated, hardworking individuals to join our new cultivation facility in Gainesville as Harvest Technicians. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team from the ground up while contributing to the production of high-quality cannabis products.

At Parallel, we are pioneering a new paradigm of well-being through cannabis. As one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the United States, we operate across Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), and Texas (Goodblend). If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy hands-on work, and want to grow with a company that's shaping the future of the industry, we'd love to meet you.

Position Summary

The Harvest Technician is responsible for supporting all harvest and trimming activities within our cultivation operation. This role works closely with cultivation and environmental services teams to ensure plants are harvested, processed, and tracked accurately while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy physical, detail-oriented work, and are ready to contribute to a high-performing cultivation environment. This role will be supporting our Surterra Wellness operations in Florida.

What You'll Do

Perform the harvesting of mature cannabis plants according to production schedules and operational goals

Assist with de-fanning plants during appropriate harvest stages to maximize efficiency

Operate trimming equipment and perform trimming activities on dried cannabis flower

Maintain strict separation of strains and ensure compliance with chain-of-custody and seed-to-sale tracking requirements

Assist in monitoring drying room conditions and support proper drying processes

Record harvest metrics, including wet and dry flower weights, waste totals, and inventory data

Prepare and manage harvested material inventories

Clean, sanitize, and maintain harvest equipment and workspaces

Collaborate with cultivation and environmental services teams to meet production targets

Follow all safety, quality, and compliance procedures

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Must be 21 years of age or older

High School Diploma or GED

Valid government-issued photo identification

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures

Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

Comfortable performing repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy

Ability to follow company policies, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Previous cannabis cultivation, harvest, trimming, greenhouse, nursery, agriculture, or plant-care experience

Experience working in regulated manufacturing, agricultural, or production environments

General plant knowledge or experience working with horticultural crops

Passion for plant science and commercial cultivation

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly without assistance

Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and reach throughout the workday

Comfortable working in varying environmental conditions, including heat, humidity, and cooler temperatures

Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

Ability to climb ladders and work safely around cultivation equipment

Comfortable working in an environment with exposure to plant materials, pollen, dust, odors, fertilizers, and varying indoor climate conditions

Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Why Join Parallel?

Be part of the launch of a new cultivation facility in Gainesville

Opportunity for career growth within one of the nation's leading cannabis companies

Benefits and Perks: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Employee discount, 401k enrollment, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, and more!

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Gain hands-on experience in large-scale commercial cannabis cultivation

Help shape the future of a rapidly growing industry

Ready to grow with us? Apply today and cultivate your future with Parallel!