Production Shift Lead

Schedule Requirements: Rotating schedule with a 4 day work week and a 10 hour work day

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9AM to 7:30PM
• Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9AM to 7:30PM

Location: Austin Cultivation & Production Facility

Everyone is welcome here. Each of us is unique, and that’s what makes us amazing. We believe in inclusiveness and celebrating each person’s individuality, because there’s power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together. That’s why we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

So, bring yourself and your best ideas; when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.

IN A NUTSHELL…

The Production Shift Lead  works closely with MIP Lab Supervisor(s) to ensure the production team is able to adhere to production schedules as written by management and prepare teams with product material and/or packaging material for the shift. The Production Shift Lead is responsible for converting and creating packages in METRC and LeafLogix as required for sampling and package creation. 

This role is with Goodblend, one of the renowned retail brands under the Parallel umbrella. Parallel is one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the world, owning and operating in three markets; Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), and Texas (Goodblend). 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Follow Policies & Procedures for the daily operations and fully comply with state marijuana regulations  
• Responsible for completing all QC Checklists, Count Ledgers, placing PO’s for Raw Materials and ensuring all other ancillary needs are met
• Helps to identify any gaps in efficiency or training and/or breaches in protocol that warrant re-training and helps Supervisor to enforce all SOPs  
• Provides personalized feedback about employee performance to management in preparation for performance evaluations  
• Assist with opening/closing tasks and production/packaging tasks as needed, with a focus on timeliness, cleanliness, and attention to detail  
• Works closely with MIP Lab Supervisor regarding weekly production demands
• Works with Warehouse staff to ensure all packaging materials needed for daily production are available  
• Works closely with MIP Lab staff to ensure accuracy and quality of production, packaging and labeling of all Finished Goods  
• Holds daily Pre-Shift meeting with MIP Lab team; Communicates regularly with Supervisor(s) for updated information and to discuss employee feedback  
• Communicates with Inventory Specialists regarding flow of finished product to the Vault  

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Age 21 or over
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID
• Kitchen experience
• 1-3 years’ experience working in manufacturing and/or the cannabis industry
• Familiarity with quality control, policy and procedure and documentation
• The person in this position frequently communicates with other employees and various levels of management. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. 
• Ability to lead a team and set up tasks throughout the day. 
• Ability to multitask and be aware of multiple active processes. 

Preferred

• A.A., B.A./B.S in related field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. 
• Constantly operates a computer and manufacturing equipment. 
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time (bending, lifting, pouring, typing) 
• Must be able to lift to 100lbs. 
• Hand and eye coordination. 

YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU…

• Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn’t fun for anyone
• Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
• Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
• Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
• Think creatively; sometimes, the “traditional” solution isn’t the best one

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.