Indoor Cultivation Associate

Grow Op Farms LLC; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Stable schedule

Job summary

Phat Panda in Pullman, WA, is seeking an Indoor Cultivation Associate for our Phat Panda operations. This full-time role involves hands-on plant care from clone to harvest, with a steady 40-hour schedule and on-site work in a climate-controlled indoor facility.

You will prune, train, feed, and monitor crops across veg, flower, and harvest stages, contributing to trials and new growing methods while collaborating with a dedicated crew.

Qualifications

• Age 21 or older
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• No prior experience required; training provided

Responsibilities

• Canopy management: prune, defoliate, train plants for even, high-quality yields
• Full-cycle crop support: monitor crops through veg, flower, harvest
• Feeding: prepare and deliver nutrient mixes on schedule
• Room readiness: keep grow spaces and equipment clean and inspection-ready
• Setup & climate: assist with room flips and environment settings
• Harvest days: assist cutting, hanging, and post-harvest processing
• Research projects: contribute to growing trials and new strains
• Team support: take on cultivation tasks as needed

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

• Base Pay $18.13 / Hour
• Employee Type FT (Non-Exempt)
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Phat Panda | Pullman, WA

Position

Location

Pullman, WA

Employment Type

Full-Time

Weekly Hours

40

Starting Wage

$18.13/hour

21+

WHY THIS ROLE

Healthy plants don't happen by accident. They're the result of skilled hands checking, shaping, and feeding them every single day. As an Indoor Cultivation Associate at our Pullman facility, you'll be one of those hands: guiding crops from fresh clone to finished harvest and keeping our grow rooms running at the standard people expect from Phat Panda. Plan on spending most of your shift on your feet and working directly with the plants.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

• Canopy Management: Shape plants through pruning, defoliation, and training so every room produces even, high-quality yields
• Full-Cycle Crop Support: Monitor and care for crops as they move through veg, flower, and harvest
• Feeding: Prepare and deliver nutrient mixes and other grow inputs on schedule
• Room Readiness: Keep grow spaces, tools, and equipment sanitized and inspection-ready
• Setup & Climate: Assist with flipping rooms and dialing in environmental settings
• Harvest Days: Support cutting, hanging, and post-harvest processing
• Research Projects: Contribute to trials that test new strains and growing methods
• Team Support: Pick up additional cultivation tasks as needs shift

WHO THRIVES HERE

• You find real satisfaction in working with living plants
• You keep your quality high even when the task repeats all shift
• You roll with changing priorities without missing a beat
• You speak up, listen well, and work smoothly alongside a crew
• You hold yourself to the same high standard on every plant

REQUIREMENTS

• Age: 21 or older
• Education: High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of schooling and work history
• Experience: None required. We'll teach you. A background in horticulture, farming, or gardening is a bonus

BONUS POINTS

• Familiarity with Word, Excel, or label-printing software
• Organized, detail-oriented work habits
• Comfort following standard operating procedures while balancing multiple tasks
• A welcoming attitude toward coaching and a commitment to getting better
• Curiosity about how cannabis is grown

PAY & BENEFITS

This full-time role starts at $18.13 per hour with a steady 40-hour week, and your pay is reviewed and raised every quarter.

• Quarterly Raises: Regular wage increases that reward your continued commitment
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance beginning at 90 days
• Paid Time Off: 40 hours of PTO once you reach six months
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling and mental health resources, available around the clock
• Stable Schedule: Dependable, consistent weekly hours

THE ENVIRONMENT

Our Pullman grow is a climate-controlled indoor facility. Expect:

• Intense lighting, warm temperatures, and high humidity
• A moderate level of noise
• Ladder use and occasional work in tight spaces
• Contact with fertilizers and cleaning agents

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Remain standing or seated for up to 8 hours
• Perform repeated hand and wrist motions while pruning and trimming
• Lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs
• Bend, kneel, crawl, or climb from time to time
• Accurate color perception and sharp eyesight

ABOUT PHAT PANDA

Phat Panda has been growing cannabis since 2014 with a focus on craft, consistency, and the communities we serve. Today we operate across Washington, California, and Massachusetts and are recognized as one of the most dependable brands in the industry. We notice effort, and we back our people as they build their careers.

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.