Cultivation Team Member; Cannabis Cultivation

Location:

Franklin, MA

Start Date:

October 12th, 2026

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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…