IPM Team Lead

<hr> <p><strong>Everyone is welcome here</strong>. 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.<br><br>So, bring yourself and your best ideas; when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.</p> <h3>IN A NUTSHELL…</h3> <p>The IPM Team Lead will consistently perform various tasks in the cultivation process with a focus on integrated pest management. This is a leadership position that will be directly involved with field operations and entry level governance. </p> <p>This role is with Surterra Wellness<em>, </em>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 five markets; Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), Pennsylvania (Goodblend), Nevada (a Joint Venture with Cookies) and Texas (Goodblend). If you enjoy companies that are growing, moving fast, and constantly challenging themselves to achieve more, then Parallel is for you. We work hard, lean on each other, and are passionate about a pretty ambitious vision … pioneering a new paradigm of what well-being can be for all people, everywhere. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.liveparallel.com">www.liveparallel.com</a>.</p> <h3>WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING</h3> <ul> <li>Identify and execute preventative maintenance and elimination of all types of pests and pathogens &nbsp;</li> <li>Acquires a proficient knowledge of plant diseases, insects, and fungi, as well as plant treatment options &nbsp;</li> <li>Carefully track each plant from clone to flower to harvest and ensures all plants are pest free &nbsp;</li> <li>Conduct air quality checks and submits cultures to a lab for identification &nbsp;</li> <li>Responsible for scheduling all tasks for the IPM dept &nbsp;</li> <li>Providing direction to small team of IPM associates throughout the shift &nbsp;</li> <li>Follows Parallel Policies &amp; Procedures for the daily operations and fully comply with state medical marijuana regulations &nbsp;</li> <li>Work closely with the IPM Supervisor on all elements of integrated pest management &nbsp;</li> <li>Observes and records data on IPM test trays &nbsp;</li> </ul> <h3>EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU’LL BRING</h3> <p>Required</p> <ul> <li>Age 21 or over</li> <li>High School Diploma or equivalent</li> <li>Valid Government-Issued Photo ID</li> <li>Very organized and detail oriented &nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to focus and be task oriented and manage stress &nbsp;</li> <li>Proficient with measurements &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Preferred</p> <ul> <li>6 months of IPM experience</li> <li>1-year Professional landscape, nursery, or growing operations&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h3>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h3> <ul> <li>Bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching throughout the duration of the shift</li> <li>Indoor growing environment</li> <li>Requires the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, and consistent attention to detail for 10 hours per day</li> <li>Must be able to bend, lift and stoop continuously</li> <li>Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted and up to 80 lbs. assisted</li> </ul> <h3>YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU…</h3> <ul> <li>Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn’t fun for anyone</li> <li>Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done</li> <li>Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing</li> <li>Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot</li> <li>Think creatively; sometimes, the “traditional” solution isn’t the best one</li> </ul> <h3>WHAT YOU GET</h3> <ul> <li>Employee discount</li> <li>Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with possibility of a company match, access to company-sponsored well-being programs</li> <li>Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements</li> <li>Tuition Reimbursement Programs</li> <li>Pet Insurance</li> <li>Chance to make a difference; Employee Relief Fund, community volunteerism through our Parallel Cares program</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, MISSION, &amp; VALUES</u></strong></p> <p><strong>Our Vision</strong>&nbsp;– why we exist – is to pioneer well-being and improve the quality of life for humanity through the benefits of cannabinoids.</p> <p><strong>Our Mission</strong>&nbsp;– 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.</p> <p><strong>Our Values – </strong>Integrity | Collaboration | Alignment | Intentionality | Accountability | Agility</p> <p><em>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.</em></p>