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Harvest Technician - Dayshift (Cannabis Cultivation)
Gainesville, Florida, United States. Posted a month ago
The role
The Harvest Technician supports harvest and trimming activities within a cultivation operation. This role involves harvesting mature cannabis plants, operating trimming equipment, and maintaining inventory and compliance standards.
What you will do
- Perform the harvesting of mature cannabis plants according to production schedules and operational goals
- Assist with de-fanning plants during appropriate harvest stages
- 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
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
- 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
Nice to have
- 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
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee discount
- 401k enrollment
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
Before you apply
- Must be 21 years of age or older
About the company
Parallel is one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the United States, operating across Florida, Massachusetts, and Texas.