Location: Gainesville, FL

Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000 depending on experience

Schedule & Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:00AM to 5:30PM

Grow Your Career with Parallel

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

What You'll Do

• Supervise and coordinate overnight packaging activities to meet production schedules, quality standards, and operational goals
• Lead teams operating manual, semi-automated, and fully automated packaging equipment
• Monitor daily production output and ensure achievement of established productivity and quality targets
• Oversee assembly and packaging processes for a variety of cannabis products in accordance with company SOPs and state regulations
• Promote a culture of safety by enforcing workplace safety procedures and proactively addressing safety concerns
• Manage daily inventory of cannabis and non-cannabis materials, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and partner with Facilities and Operations teams to resolve concerns efficiently
• Assist with workforce scheduling, workload planning, and inventory forecasting to support uninterrupted production
• Evaluate process improvements, equipment enhancements, and operational efficiencies in partnership with site leadership
• Maintain accurate production, inventory, and compliance documentation
• Train, coach, and develop team members while supporting cross-training initiatives across packaging and production functions
• Conduct quality audits and ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality control standards

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
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, assembly, packaging, or production environments
• Experience working with manual, semi-automatic, and automated packaging equipment
• Understanding of process manufacturing and production scaling principles
• Experience with quality control systems, SOP compliance, and production documentation
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational abilities with proven experience managing multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Operations, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field
• 1-3 years of cannabis industry experience
• Knowledge of cannabis packaging operations, inventory control, raw material tracking, and compliance requirements
• Experience leading production or packaging teams in a regulated manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly without assistance
• Frequent use of computers, scanners, and other production-related equipment
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods throughout the shift
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and production demands
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including bending, lifting, reaching, packaging, and data entry activities

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 facility
• Help shape the future of a rapidly growing industry

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