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Actively Seeking a New 21+ Panda!

Cannabis Extraction Processor | Full-Time | Location: Spokane Valley, WA

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 cannabiswe're a community, a family, and a place where your growth matters as much as our plants.

Why Work for Us?

Joining Phat Panda means stepping into a culture that's as vibrant and rewarding as our product lineup:

• Catered Meals MondayThursday (local favs like Island Food Truck, Panda Express & Atilano's)
• Bagel/Donut Bar Mondays
• Monthly Q&A Samples Try what we grow!
• Quarterly Raises Every full quarter of employment
• Employee Assistance Program 24/7 confidential mental health support
• Consistent Weekly Schedules Because work/life balance matters
• 40 Hours of PTO Added after 6 months
• Full-Time Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life, accident insurance

The pay for this role is $16.66-$19.50/hour DOE

Job Summary: This position processes biomass using ethanol or hydrocarbon processes. Supports and adheres to company's Standards of Conduct & Discipline.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this job:

• Understands the extraction process and manipulates equipment to regulate thermal expansion and condensations as it relates to recovery times.
• Recognizes boiling points for solvents used and the most efficient ways to condense gas vapor.
• Monitors extractions to ensure equipment is working properly and conforms to safe operating parameters.
• Communicates with the Extraction Lead about biomass quality, preparation, or any deviations from normal operating procedures based upon biomass quality.
• Assists in packing biomass, post processing activities, and the setup, breakdown, and regular operation of the extraction room(s) as needed.
• Performs continuous safety checks on machines and equipment's which includes tools; notifies the Extraction Lead of maintenance needs.
• Responsible for disassembly and reassembly of extractors and active working on safe, efficient and effective techniques.
• Logs extraction information and yields in designated tracker.
• Emphasizes safety in all laboratory activities and responsible for employee safety and adherence to safety measures, process, and procedures.
• Receives and communicates instructions, job assignments and updates verbally and non-verbally from Extraction Lead, fellow processors, instructive lists, SOP, email, and other department electronic communication.
• Assists with Research & Development projects as assigned.
• Performs all other duties/responsibilities as necessary or assigned.
• Performs PM on a daily/weekly/monthly schedule or as directed.

Job Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications listed below. These qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform this job:

• Must be 21 years old or older
• Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) year associates or trade degree preferred
• Cannabis extractions concepts and market knowledge is preferred
• Physical Abilities: Regularly sit or stand for long periods of time doing repetitive tasks with hands, pull/push, carry up to 25 pounds, and grasp. Frequently walk, reach, and taste, or smell. Occasionally climb, stoop/crouch, crawl, carry up to 50 pounds, talk, or hear. Clearly see 20+ feet, with or without corrective lenses
• Mental & Other Skills/Abilities: Adaptability, Analytical Ability, Computer/Technical Ability, Dependability, Interpersonal Skills, Judgment, Language Ability, Mathematical Ability, Motor Coordination, Problem Solving Ability, Quality Management, Reasoning Ability
• Workplace Environmental Conditions: Noise Conditions, Injury Exposure, Atmospheric Exposures, Toxic Chemicals