Cannabis Harvest Lead

Actively Seeking a New 21+ Panda! 🐼

Cannabis Harvest Lead | Full-Time | Location: Spokane Valley, WA

Who Are We?

Founded in 2014, Phat Panda is where innovation meets passion, and cannabis culture thrives. We’re a leader in the industry with operations across California, Washington, and Massachusetts, and we’re proud to deliver high-quality, sustainably sourced products that our customers love.

We’re more than just cannabis—we're a community, a family, and a place where your growth matters as much as our plants.

Why Work for Us?

Joining Phat Panda means stepping into a culture that’s as vibrant and rewarding as our product lineup:

🍱 Catered Meals Tuesday–Wednesday (local favs like Island Food Truck, Panda Express & Atilano’s)🥯 Bagel/Donut Bar Mondays🌱 Monthly Q&A Samples – Try what we grow!💰 Quarterly Raises – Every full quarter of employment🧠 Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 confidential mental health support🕒 Consistent Weekly Schedules – Because work/life balance matters🌴 40 Hours of PTO – Added after 6 months💚 Full-Time Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, life, accident insurance after 90 daysHarvest Lead

📍 Spokane Valley, WA💲 $19.13/hour🗓 Schedule: Sunday – Wednesday | 5:45 AM – 4:45 PM

Lead the Harvest. Elevate the Standard. Grow With Us.

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, plant-focused environment? We’re looking for a motivated Harvest Lead to oversee daily harvest operations and ensure every crop is executed with precision, quality, and care. This is your opportunity to step into a key leadership role where your decisions directly impact product quality, team success, and operational excellence.

If you enjoy leading teams, staying organized under pressure, and working closely with plant production, this could be the perfect fit.

What You’ll Do

As Harvest Lead, you will oversee and coordinate all aspects of the harvest process to ensure plants are properly managed and transitioned to the dry room in peak condition.

Leadership & Team Oversight

• Supervise, train, and assign daily work to Harvest team members

• Direct workflow including runners, trimmers, hangers, scale operators, etc.

• Determine break and lunch schedules to maintain productivity

• Cover team roles as needed to keep operations moving

• Recommend or approve hiring, promotions, and performance actions

• Foster a culture aligned with company Standards of Conduct & Discipline

Harvest Operations

• Organize harvest schedules with the Harvest Manager and Dry Room Lead

• Ensure proper staffing and communicate needs proactively

• Elect strain order and determine trimming station setup

• Oversee setup and tear-down of each harvest

• Communicate quality concerns regarding flower immediately

• Ensure proper disposal of flower waste and materials

• Coordinate dry room placement and obtain required approvals

• Manage lighting and room readiness to initiate harvest

Inventory & Compliance

• Lot, tag, and weigh all quarantine inventory

• Maintain accurate tracking in BIOTrack

• Communicate inventory status with Managers and Inventory team

• Assist with Research & Development projects as assigned

What You Bring

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)

• Experience handling large volumes of plants

• 6+ months of plant or agriculture-related experience preferred

Skills & Strengths

You are:

• Adaptable and calm under pressure

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Confident in decision-making and problem-solving

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, BIOTrack, and labeling systems

• Skilled at motivating and directing a team

• Committed to quality, safety, and accountability

Physical & Work Environment

This is an active, hands-on role. You should be comfortable:

• Standing or sitting for extended periods

• Performing repetitive hand tasks

• Lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs

• Bending, crouching, climbing, and reaching

• Working in environments with moderate to loud noise

• Being exposed to dust, plant material, humidity, and heat

Why Join Us?

• Stable full-time schedule with 3 consecutive days off

• Leadership opportunity with real impact on production quality

• Team-focused environment

• Growth potential within plant operations

If you’re ready to take ownership of harvest operations and lead a team that takes pride in precision and quality, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us execute every harvest at the highest standard. 🌱

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