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Packaging Technician (Overnight Shift) | Medicinal Cannabis

Gainesville, FLOnsiteFull Time$17–$17 /hrPosted 5 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Packaging Technician
Overnight Shift
Gainesville, FL
Monday through Thursday
6:00PM to 4:30AM
accuracy
team environment
workplace safety
cannabis flower
pre-roll products

Nice to have

packaging
labeling
manufacturing
assembly
production
warehouse environments

Role summary

Parallel is seeking motivated Packaging Technicians for its overnight shift at the Gainesville, FL cultivation facility. This role involves accurately and efficiently packaging cannabis flower and pre-roll products according to strict company procedures and state regulations. Responsibilities include quality verification, material preparation, equipment operation, documentation, and supporting continuous improvement. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, work well in a team, and thrive in fast-paced production environments. Prior packaging or manufacturing experience is preferred. This is an opportunity to launch a career in the growing cannabis industry with a full benefits package.

🌱 We're Growing Our Overnight Packaging Team! Multiple Openings Available

Location: Gainesville, FLPay Rate: $17.00/hourSchedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:00PM to 4:30AM

Training Period (First 2 Weeks): Monday - Thursday 3:00PM - 1:30AM

Launch Your Career in the Cannabis Industry

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 Packaging 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. This role will be supporting our Surterra Wellness operations in Florida.

The Packaging Technician works closely with Production Leads and Supervisors to ensure the accurate, efficient, and compliant packaging of cannabis flower and pre-roll products. This role plays a critical part in delivering high-quality medical cannabis products to patients while maintaining strict adherence to company procedures and state regulations.This position is perfect for individuals who take pride in precision, work well within a team environment, and enjoy fast-paced production settings.

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.

What You'll Do

Package cannabis flower and pre-roll products according to established standards and procedures

Follow all company policies, SOPs, and Florida medical marijuana regulations

Verify product quality, weights, counts, labels, and packaging accuracy

Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily production goals

Inspect products throughout the packaging process to ensure quality standards are maintained

Prepare and manage raw materials needed for production runs

Assist with inventory counts and material tracking

Calibrate, operate, clean, and maintain packaging equipment and tools

Complete production documentation, maintenance logs, and required records accurately

Support efficient line setup, changeovers, and breakdown activities

Assist with shipping and receiving functions as needed

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality

Partner with other departments to support overall facility objectives

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Must be 21 years of age or older

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Valid government-issued photo ID

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy

Ability to stay focused and productive while performing repetitive tasks

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Reliable attendance and commitment to workplace safety

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in packaging, labeling, manufacturing, assembly, production, or warehouse environments

Experience working with detailed, quality-focused processes

Cannabis industry experience is a plus, but not required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand or sit for extended periods throughout the shift

Ability to work in an outdoor enclosed environment

Frequent use of hands and fingers for detailed packaging work

Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Ability to bend, reach, lift, and stoop regularly

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to enter and grow within the cannabis industry

Extensive full time benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401k enrollment, employee discount, Paid Time Off and paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more!

Hands-on training and career development

Team-oriented, collaborative work environment

Be part of producing innovative, high-quality cannabis products that consumers trust

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.

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