Cultivation Sanitation Associate

Jimmy Jazz; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

40 hours PTO

Monthly product samples

Catered lunches

Monday breakfasts

Job summary

Grow Op Farms (operating as Phat Panda) is seeking a dependable Cultivation Sanitation Associate in Spokane Valley, WA. This entry-level role focuses on keeping the grow facility clean, organized, and audit-ready. Full paid training is provided, with no cannabis experience required.

You will work 40 hours per week, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM, with a starting pay of $18.63 per hour and quarterly increases. Applicants must be 21+, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 21 years or older (per Washington state rules).
• No cannabis industry experience required.
• Excellent attention to detail; able to follow procedures.
• Team player with good communication and physical stamina.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stay active during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, and reset grow rooms between cultivation cycles.
• Sanitize tools, equipment, irrigation components, and work areas per SOPs.
• Dispose of plant waste and maintain a clean, organized facility.
• Follow all sanitation, safety, and regulatory procedures.
• Assist with plant care tasks (transplanting, pruning, watering, feeding, trellising, scouting).
• Support harvest and post-harvest activities as needed.
• Take on other cultivation and facility duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Location 2611 N Woodruff Rd,Spokane Valley, WA, 99206,United States
• Base Pay $18.63 / Hour
• Employee Type FT (Non-Exempt)
• Required Degree High school

Description

Cultivation Sanitation Associate

Entry-Level | No Cannabis Experience Required | Paid Training

Pay

$18.63 per hour, with quarterly pay increases

Schedule

Full-Time, 40 hours/week —Friday–Tuesday, 5:00 PM–1:30 AM

About Us

Grow Op Farms (operating as Phat Panda) is a leading cannabis cultivation and production company based in Spokane Valley, Washington, with additional operations across Washington, California, and Massachusetts. We're a team that takes pride in doing things the right way — clean, compliant, and consistent — from seed to shelf.

Job Summary

We're looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Cultivation Sanitation Associate to help keep our grow facility clean, organized, and audit-ready. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of sanitation and plant care — you'll prep rooms between cultivation cycles and pitch in on everyday cultivation tasks alongside our grow team. No prior cannabis experience is needed; we provide full paid training.

Compensation & Schedule

• Starting Pay: $18.63 per hour
• Pay Increases: Quarterly increases as you gain experience
• Training: Fully paid — no cannabis experience necessary to get started
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time employees
• Paid Time Off: 40 hours of PTO for full-time employees
• Consistent Schedule: Reliable, full-time hours you can plan around
• Product Perks: Monthly product samples
• Food & Fuel: Catered lunch every Tuesday and Wednesday, plus Monday breakfast

What You Bring

• Must be 21 years of age or older (required under Washington State I-502)
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• No previous cannabis industry experience required
• Sharp attention to detail and a willingness to follow established procedures
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and stay active throughout the shift, including standing, bending, reaching, and climbing stairs

What You'll Do

• Clean, sanitize, and reset grow rooms between cultivation cycles to support biosecurity and keep operations running smoothly
• Sanitize cultivation tools, equipment, irrigation components, and work areas per company SOPs
• Dispose of plant waste and help keep the facility clean and organized
• Follow all sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance procedures
• Lend a hand with plant care tasks — transplanting, pruning, watering, feeding, trellising, scouting, and general crop upkeep
• Support harvest and post-harvest activities as needed
• Take on other cultivation and facility support duties as assigned

Grow Op Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Washington Fair Chance Act, criminal background checks are not conducted during the initial application process and are only requested after a conditional offer of employment has been made. Pursuant to Washington State SB 5123, pre-employment screenings do not test for nonpsychoactive cannabis metabolites.