Packaging Technician (Overnight Shift) | Medicinal Cannabis

Launch Your Career in the Cannabis IndustryAre 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 DoPackage cannabis flower and pre-roll products according to established standards and proceduresFollow all company policies, SOPs, and Florida medical marijuana regulationsVerify product quality, weights, counts, labels, and packaging accuracyWork collaboratively with team members to meet daily production goalsInspect products throughout the packaging process to ensure quality standards are maintainedPrepare and manage raw materials needed for production runsAssist with inventory counts and material trackingCalibrate, operate, clean, and maintain packaging equipment and toolsComplete production documentation, maintenance logs, and required records accuratelySupport efficient line setup, changeovers, and breakdown activitiesAssist with shipping and receiving functions as neededParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and qualityPartner with other departments to support overall facility objectivesWhat We're Looking ForRequired QualificationsMust be 21 years of age or olderHigh School Diploma or GED equivalentValid government-issued photo IDStrong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracyAbility to stay focused and productive while performing repetitive tasksAbility to work effectively as part of a teamReliable attendance and commitment to workplace safetyPreferred QualificationsExperience in packaging, labeling, manufacturing, assembly, production, or warehouse environmentsExperience working with detailed, quality-focused processesCannabis industry experience is a plus, but not required.Physical RequirementsAbility to stand or sit for extended periods throughout the shiftAbility to work in an outdoor enclosed environmentFrequent use of hands and fingers for detailed packaging workStrong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterityAbility to bend, reach, lift, and stoop regularlyAbility to lift up to 30 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistanceWhy Join Us?Opportunity to enter and grow within the cannabis industryExtensive 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 developmentTeam-oriented, collaborative work environmentBe part of producing innovative, high-quality cannabis products that consumers trustDisclaimer: 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.