Production Technician

Market/Department: TBD
Job Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Pay Range: Based on experience and market rates
Direct Supervisor: Production Supervisor

IN A NUTSHELL…

As a Production Technician, you will be essential to the processing and production of high-quality cannabis products. This role involves participating in all aspects of the production process, including extraction, packaging, and quality assurance. You will collaborate closely with the Production Manager and your team to maintain an efficient and productive work environment. This position requires working in various environments, which may include exposure to high temperatures in outdoor greenhouse settings as well as in climate-controlled indoor facilities.
The cannabis industry is constantly evolving, so you must be open to learning and implementing new technologies and methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• General Responsibilities Across All Departments
  • Independently, production equipment operates upon certification and training.
  • Accurately complete batch records, audit forms, inventory logs, and regulatory documentation.
  • Support production and packaging lines by setting the pace, conducting quality checks, and reporting
  discrepancies.
  • Crosstrain and rotate across various sub-departments while adhering to safety and quality standards.
  • Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized work areas.
  • Collaborate with Leads and Supervisors to execute production schedules and continuous improvement
  initiatives.
  • Other duties might be assigned based on business needs
• Area-Specific Contributions
  • Extraction: support the extraction team, ensuring safe and efficient production of cannabis
  concentrates.
  • Lab Work: Assist with sample preparation and compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Packaging: Package products accurately, including labeling, weighing, and sealing for distribution.
  • Quality Control: Perform quality checks throughout the production process and maintain accurate
  documentation.
  • Sanitation: Clean and sanitize equipment and workspaces regularly to maintain hygiene and prevent
  contamination.
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with all state and local regulations, as well as the internal procedures of the company.
  • Team Collaboration: Work cooperatively with colleagues to support overall production goals.
  • Flower Processing: Perform all post-harvest processing, including harvest, drying, bucking, curing,
  trimming, machining, and remediation. This team is a critically important member of the Cultivation Team
  and ensures consumers receive the highest-quality Flower
  • Other Duties: Perform other tasks assigned by the Production/Cultivation Manager to support
  operational success.

ESSENTIALS DUTIES

• Assist with equipment used in the department and production of cannabis products, following safety and quality standards.
• Prepare, package, and label products accurately and efficiently for distribution.
• Conduct basic quality control inspections to ensure products meet company and regulatory standards.
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces, including routine cleaning and sanitation of equipment and tools.
• Accurately complete production records, logs, and inventory tracking documentation.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to support daily operations.
• Perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Age 21 or over
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID

Preferred

• Previous experience working in a cannabis production facility, lab, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with quality control, policy, procedure, and documentation
• Experience with cannabis extraction processes, lab procedures, knowledge of production techniques, and proficiency in using production-related software and tools.
• Ability to learn new technologies
• Ability to multitask and be aware of multiple active processes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to consistently lift to 25 lbs.
• Ability to be in a constant standing/moving position
• Ability to perform various physical tasks such as lifting, standing, squatting, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to wear the required PPE, including but not limited to safety glasses and safety shoes

GENERAL ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent exposure to temperature (e.g., hot greenhouse environments and cold indoor rooms).
• Exposure to environmental elements such as dust, fumes, allergens (including cannabis), plant material, and cleaning chemicals.
• Work in areas with humidity and varying lighting or air conditioning levels.

ABILITY YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU…

• Are self-driven and accountable; minimal supervision needed
• Balance strategy with hands-on execution
• Are flexible and willing to support other departments when needed
• Work quickly and adapt to changing priorities
• Value teamwork and open communication
• Think creatively to improve processes and solve problems

WHAT YOU GET

• Employee discount
• Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with possibility of a company match, access to company-sponsored well-being programs
• Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Pet Insurance
• Chance to make a difference; Employee Relief Fund, community volunteerism through our Parallel Cares program

PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, MISSION, & VALUES

Our Vision – why we exist – is to pioneer well-being and improve the quality of life for humanity through the benefits of cannabinoids.

Our Mission – how we will do this – is to build a leading, global well-being company through the best talent, our values, trusted and recognized brands, science and technology-based innovation, and a relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement.

Our Values – Integrity | Collaboration | Alignment | Intentionality | Accountability | Agility

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

DISCLAIMER

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 conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Parallel associates.