Harvest Technician - Overnight Shift (Cannabis Cultivation)
Live Parallel
Gainesville
🌱 We're Growing Our Harvest Team! Multiple Openings Available
Location: Gainesville, FL Start Date: October 19, 2026
Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour
Schedule & Hours: 7:00 PM - 5:30 AM, 4 day work week with a 10 hour work day
- Shift A: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
- Shift B: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Grow Your Career with Parallel
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 Harvest 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.
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
- Perform the harvesting of mature cannabis plants according to production schedules and operational goals
- Assist with de-fanning plants during appropriate harvest stages to maximize efficiency
- 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
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
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
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
- Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
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
- Help shape the future of a rapidly growing industry
Ready to grow with us? Apply today and cultivate your future with Parallel!
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