# Cultivation Team Member (Cannabis Cultivation) at Live Parallel

> United States · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aliveparalleljobs%3A8814683002 (read 2026-11-12).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Live Parallel](https://alderhq.app/companies/live-parallel)
- Location text: Franklin, MA (Retail); Franklin, MA (Cultivation & Production)
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Franklin, MA (Retail); Franklin, MA (Cultivation & Production)")
- Posted: 2026-09-16 (57 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/liveparalleljobs/jobs/8814683002

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $36k–$36k per year (from the description)
- Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 36664): p25 $55k, median $84k, p75 $140k

## Description (the employer's text)

### 🌱 We're Growing Our NETA Cultivation Team! Multiple Openings Available

Location: Franklin, MA

Pay Rate: $17.35 per hour (flat rate per union contract, not negotiable)

Schedule & Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, rotating schedule with a 4 day work week and a 10 hour work day

- Week 1 Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday
- Week 2 Schedule: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
### Grow Your Career with Parallel

Are you passionate about plants, agriculture, and being part of a fast-growing industry? NETA is seeking hardworking, dependable, and team-oriented Cultivation Team Members to help grow and care for high-quality medical and adult-use cannabis at our Franklin, Massachusetts cultivation and production facility.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in being part of a team that supports every stage of the cultivation process. This role is union-based, and as a Union Team Member, you'll play a critical role in maintaining healthy plants, supporting cultivation operations, and ensuring compliance with state regulations and company standards.

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.

### What You'll Do

### Plant Care & Cultivation Support

- 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.
- Help 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 & Post-Harvest Activities

- 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.
### Compliance & Documentation

- 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.
### 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
- 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
### 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

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