Edibles Production Associate (Medicinal Cannabis)

About the Role

Launch your career in the cannabis industry as an Edibles Production Associate in Austin, TX. Starting October 5, 2026, this full-time role offers a pay rate of $17.00/hour, with potential increases up to $19.00 based on experience. Open availability, including evenings, weekends, and flexible schedules, is required, with shifts starting as early as 8:00 AM.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cannabis-infused food and beverage products according to approved recipes, formulations, and production schedules.
• Accurately measure, weigh, mix, and portion ingredients to ensure product consistency and dosage accuracy.
• Operate commercial kitchen and food production equipment, including mixers, depositors, ovens, packaging equipment, and scaling systems.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards, sanitation protocols, and cannabis regulatory requirements.
• Stage ingredients, prepare batches, and verify inventory prior to production runs.
• Monitor production processes to ensure quality, appearance, texture, flavor, and consistency standards are achieved.
• Package, label, and prepare finished products in compliance with state regulations and company specifications.
• Perform routine cleaning, sanitation, and basic maintenance of equipment, utensils, and workstations.
• Complete production logs, batch records, and quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and kitchen teams to support operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused workspace.

Requirements

• Open availability, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work shifts starting as early as 8:00 AM.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to follow recipes, SOPs, and production instructions consistently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience in commercial kitchens, bakeries, confectionery production, food manufacturing, or culinary operations.
• Preferred: Knowledge of food safety practices, sanitation procedures, and quality standards.
• Preferred: Experience operating food production or commercial kitchen equipment.
• Preferred: Cannabis industry experience (not required).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying production and kitchen environments and temperatures.

Ideal Backgrounds

We encourage applicants with experience in the following roles to apply:

• Baker
• Pastry Assistant
• Line Cook
• Food Production Associate
• Confectionery Technician
• Commercial Kitchen Operator
• Manufacturing Production Associate
• Culinary Production Specialist

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $17.00 per hour, up to $19.00 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to enter and grow within the cannabis industry.
• Hands-on training and career development.
• Team-oriented, collaborative work environment.
• Be part of producing innovative, high-quality cannabis products that consumers trust.

Disclaimer: Parallel reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this job description. Employment with Parallel is at-will and subject to termination by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice.