Cannabis Finishing Team Lead

Cannabis Finishing Team Lead | Full-Time |

Location:

Spokane Valley, WA

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.

• 🍱 Catered Meals Tuesday–Thursday (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 days

Are you a detail‑oriented leader who takes pride in getting things right the first time? As a Finishing Team Lead, you’ll oversee the final stages of our production process — ensuring every product is inspected, packed, and ready for delivery at the highest quality standards. You’ll guide and motivate a talented team, helping them grow while keeping operations efficient, accurate, and on schedule.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment and enjoy leading by example, this is your opportunity to shine.

• ✅ Lead & Support:
  Partner with supervisors to oversee the finishing crew, delegate tasks, and monitor attendance, breaks, and productivity
• ✅ Quality Assurance:
  Perform final inspections on all outgoing products to verify accuracy, consistency, and presentation
• ✅ Train & Mentor:
  Support and evaluate new inspectors through training, testing, and hands‑on coaching to ensure quality performance
• ✅ Accuracy & Organization:
  Verify final box counts and product readiness before trucks depart
• ✅ Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Communicate with drivers, coordinate truck loading, and ensure all carts are packed according to SOP standards
• ✅ Stay Connected:
  Check internal communication tools (email, Basecamp, Telegram, Portal) for updates and changes to orders
• ✅ Report & Communicate:
  Send daily end‑of‑shift reports and ensure smooth communication between shifts
• ✅ Maintain Excellence:
  Keep machinery and work spaces clean, organized, and in good working order. Report maintenance needs promptly
• ✅ Continuous Improvement:
  Support supervisors with performance feedback, disciplinary recommendations, and process improvements
• ✅ Assist & Innovate:
  Contribute to Research & Development projects and lend a hand to other departments as needed

• Must be 21 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Prior trimming or plant‑handling experience helpful but not required
• Computer proficiency preferred (Microsoft Office, tracking software, labeling tools)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate others while maintaining high quality standards

• Ability to stand or sit for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Frequently walk, reach, and handle materials
• Lift or carry up to 25 lbs occasionally
• Clear near and far vision (with or without corrective lenses) and ability to distinguish colors

• 🌿 Competitive Pay:
  Earn $17.66 per hour, with opportunities for advancement and recognition.
• 🌿 Leadership Opportunity:
  Take the lead on the final stage of production and help your team succeed.
• 🌿 Team Environment:
  Collaborate with dedicated professionals who care about quality and precision.
• 🌿 Career Growth:
  Build valuable leadership and technical skills in a supportive, growing company.

If you’re a hands‑on leader with a passion for quality, teamwork, and organization, we want to meet you.

Take the next step in your career as a Finishing Team Lead!