Cultivation Team Member (Cannabis Cultivation)

About the role

Location: Franklin, MA. Start Date: October 12th, 2026. Parallel’s NETA cultivation team is seeking hardworking, dependable, and team‑oriented Cultivation Team Members to support the growth and care of medical and adult‑use cannabis at the Franklin, Massachusetts facility. This union‑based role involves hands‑on plant care, harvest activities, compliance documentation, and general labor to support facility operations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee discount.
• 401k enrollment.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Pet Insurance.
• Additional perks as noted.

Pay

$17.35 per hour (flat rate per union contract, not negotiable).

Schedule

7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, rotating schedule with a 4‑day work week and 10‑hour work days. Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday. Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.