Cannabis Harvest Lead

Cannabis Harvest Lead

Location:

Spokane Valley, WA

Hourly wages: $19.13 per hour

Schedule:

Friday through Monday, 5:45 AM – 4:45 PM

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.

• Liberty Lake, WA: Less than a 10-minute drive (approx 5–7 miles east via I-90
  
  E).
• Downtown Spokane, WA: A straightforward 10–15 minute commute heading east.
• Post Falls, : A quick 15-minute drive eastward across the Washington-Idaho state line.
• Airway Heights, WA: A direct 20–25 minute drive straight down I-90 E, bypassing downtown city traffic.
• Cheney, WA: A smooth 25–30 minute commute via I-90 E from the West Plains.
• Coeur d’Alene, : A smooth, direct 25-minute drive via I-90 W.

• Meal services:
  Catered meals Tuesday–Wednesday (local favorite restaurants).
• Bagel and donut bar Mondays.
• Monthly Q&A samples.
• Quarterly raises.
• Employee assistance program.
• Consistent weekly schedules.
• 40 hours of PTO after 6 months.
• Full‑time benefits after 90 days.

Lead the harvest operations and elevate the standard. 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 role is a key leadership position that directly impacts product quality, team success, and operational excellence.

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.

• 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 and discipline.

• Organize harvest schedules with the Harvest Manager and Dry Room Lead.
• Ensure proper staffing and communicate needs proactively.
• Select 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.

• Lot, tag, and weigh all quarantine inventory.
• Maintain accurate tracking in BIOTrack.
• Communicate inventory status with Managers and Inventory team.
• Assist with Research and Development projects as assigned.

• 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.

• Adaptable and calm under pressure.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Confident 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.

• Standing or sitting for extended periods.
• Performing repetitive hand tasks.
• Lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Bending, crouching, climbing, and reaching.
• Working in moderate to loud noise environments.
• Being exposed to dust, plant material, humidity, and heat.
• Work takes place in a two-story warehouse environment; candidates must be comfortable using stairs regularly and working at heights.

• 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.