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Actively Seeking a New 21+ Panda!

Cannabis Spray Applicator | 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

$18.16/hour Full-Time

Job Summary:

The IPM Technician is responsible for daily mixing and application of pest and disease control treatments to cannabis plants, ensuring a healthy, pest-free grow environment. This role follows all safety protocols, regulatory guidelines, and supports company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and understand all labels for pesticides, fungicides, and biological controls.
• Determine what, where, and when treatments are applied.
• Mix and apply pesticides to plants and root zones in compliance with all regulations.
• Maintain and clean sprayers, pumps, and other equipment.
• Record and track all applications and ensure compliant chemical storage and disposal.
• Wear proper PPE and maintain medical seal for respirator use.
• Train and support new crew members.
• Assist with R&D projects and complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months of experience in cannabis propagation or growing.
• Must obtain a Private Applicator License within 8 weeks of hire. Once obtained, there will be a $1.00 increase to the hourly wage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. MUST be clean shaven to allow for proper fitting of respirator or PPE.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs, perform repetitive hand tasks, walk, climb, stoop, and crouch.
• Good vision (including color differentiation), ability to work in hot, humid, or brightly lit conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes, vapors, and toxic chemicals; must wear PPE.