Full-Time

Entry-Level Cannabis Grower

Updated on 8/1/2026

Phat Panda

Phat Panda

51-200 employees

Cannabis cultivation using tech-driven methods

Compensation Overview

$18.13/hr

+ Quarterly raises

Spokane Valley, WA, USA

In Person

Category
Lab & Research (1)

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Requirements
  • Applicants must be at least 21 years old to meet Washington State I-502 regulatory requirements.
  • Applicants must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent practical work experience.
  • Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and navigate stairs or elevated warehouse mezzanines throughout the shift.
  • Applicants must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.
Responsibilities
  • Support plant growth from the vegetative stage through harvest by pruning and feeding plants.
  • Maintain a clean and sanitized environment for optimal plant growth.
  • Participate in the full harvest and post-harvest process.
Desired Qualifications
  • No prior cannabis industry experience is required; training is provided.

Phat Panda grows cannabis by using the latest growing techniques and modern technology to produce high-quality cannabis products. Its approach combines advanced cultivation methods with state-of-the-art tech to optimize yields, consistency, and product quality. This sets it apart from others by focusing on marrying scientific growing practices with tech-enabled processes to deliver reliable products. The company aims to contribute to the cannabis space by continuously challenging itself, inspiring others, and bringing innovation and better products to their customers.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Spokane, Washington

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Washington-only distribution simplifies compliance and brand control.
  • Multi-format portfolio supports cross-selling across flower, vapes, edibles, and concentrates.
  • Family-owned storytelling can strengthen trust and retailer loyalty.

What critics are saying

  • Washington market dependence exposes revenue to state price compression and policy changes.
  • Vertical integration concentrates operational risk across cultivation, processing, packaging, and shipping.
  • Affordability positioning invites margin pressure from larger multi-state competitors.

What makes Phat Panda unique

  • Founded in 2014 by Robert and Katrina McKinley.
  • Operates as a vertically integrated Washington cannabis producer-processor.
  • Markets premium quality at affordable prices across twelve brands.

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