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Cultivation Team Member (Cannabis Cultivation)

Franklin, MA (Retail)

🌱 We're Growing Our NETA Cultivation Team! Multiple Openings Available 

Location: Franklin, MA

Pay Rate: $17.35 per hour (flat rate per union contract, not negotiable)

Schedule & Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, rotating schedule with a 4 day work week and a 10 hour work day

  • Week 1 Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday
  • Week 2 Schedule: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 

Grow Your Career with Parallel

Are you passionate about plants, agriculture, and being part of a fast-growing industry? NETA is seeking hardworking, dependable, and team-oriented Cultivation Team Members to help grow and care for high-quality medical and adult-use cannabis at our Franklin, Massachusetts cultivation and production facility.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in being part of a team that supports every stage of the cultivation process. This role is union-based, and as a Union Team Member, you'll play a critical role in maintaining healthy plants, supporting cultivation operations, and ensuring compliance with state regulations and company standards.

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

Plant Care & Cultivation Support

  • Support daily cultivation activities throughout all stages of the plant lifecycle, including propagation, vegetative growth, flowering, and harvest.
  • Assist with transplanting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and integrated pest management (IPM) practices.
  • Help maintain optimal environmental conditions for plant health and productivity.
  • Take cuttings from mother plants and assist with cloning and propagation processes.
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout cultivation areas, tools, and equipment.
  • Safely operate cultivation equipment and systems
  • Assist with general labor tasks as needed to support facility operations.

Harvest & Post-Harvest Activities

  • Harvest mature plants according to production schedules and compliance requirements
  • Monitor drying rooms and environmental conditions to support product quality.
  • Weigh, record, and track harvest yields and production metrics.
  • Assist with inventory management and waste tracking procedures.

Compliance & Documentation

  • Maintain accurate records of cultivation activities, inventory movements, harvests, and treatments.
  • Follow all state regulations, company policies, and seed-to-sale tracking requirements.
  • Adhere to workplace safety standards and best cultivation practices.

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
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently when required
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to perform measurements, calculations, and accurately record data
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods

Preferred Qualifications

  • Six (6) months or more of cannabis, agricultural, greenhouse, horticulture, nursery, or cultivation experience
  • Previous experience working in a production or manufacturing environment
  • 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

Why Join Us?

  • 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!

 

 

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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