Grow Team Associate

Apical; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 6 months

Insurance after 90 days

Steady weekly hours

Job summary

Phat Panda in Worcester, MA is hiring a Grow Team Associate to keep our cultivation facility running smoothly and help plants thrive. You’ll perform daily watering, pruning, feeding, and general plant care as part of a hands-on team.

We provide training, no cannabis experience required, and offer steady weekly hours with benefits after 90 days. Must be 21+ with a high school diploma or GED preferred, and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 or older.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, not required.
• Experience working with plants is ideal.
• Background in agriculture, warehouse, manufacturing, or production work is a plus but not necessary.
• Comfortable following both written and verbal directions.
• Detail-oriented with solid recordkeeping habits.
• Comfortable with basic computer use.
• Able to work independently or as part of a group.
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs and handle repetitive motion throughout the shift.
• Able to tolerate warm, humid indoor conditions.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily watering, pruning, feeding, and general plant maintenance.
• Support plant training techniques and broader production workflows.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, sanitized, and organized.
• Lend a hand during harvest and post-harvest processing.
• Contribute to ongoing cultivation projects alongside the team.
• Log activities and maintain thorough, accurate documentation.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and quality-control protocols.
• Collaborate with coworkers to hit daily output targets.

Skills

Plant handling

Detail-oriented

Basic computer use

Teamwork

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Grow Team Associate Phat Panda | Worcester, MA Join our cultivation team as a Grow Team Associate, where you'll help keep our facility running smoothly and our plants thriving. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who takes pride in consistency, cleanliness, and following procedures closely.

Position Details

Pay: $18/hour Employment Type: Full-Time Training: Provided - no cannabis experience required

What You'll Do

• Carry out daily watering, pruning, feeding, and general plant maintenance
• Support plant training techniques and broader production workflows
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, sanitized, and organized
• Lend a hand during harvest and post-harvest processing
• Contribute to ongoing cultivation projects alongside the team
• Log activities and maintain thorough, accurate documentation
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and quality-control protocols
• Collaborate with coworkers to hit daily output targets

What We're Looking For

• Must be 21 or older
• High school diploma or GED preferred, not required
• Experience working with plants is ideal
• Background in agriculture, warehouse, manufacturing, or production work is a plus but not necessary
• Comfortable following both written and verbal directions
• Detail-oriented with solid recordkeeping habits
• Comfortable with basic computer use
• Able to work independently or as part of a group
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs and handle repetitive motion throughout the shift
• Able to tolerate warm, humid indoor conditions
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods

On-the-Job Environment

You’ll be working indoors in a cultivation facility with exposure to plants, soil, moisture, cleaning agents, and shifting temperature/humidity. All safety training is provided before you start.

Compensation & Perks

• Steady, predictable weekly hours
• PTO available after 6 months
• Medical, dental, vision, and life/accident coverage after 90 days

Phat Panda is an equal opportunity employer. All hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, business needs, and applicable law.