What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cannabis Finishing Team Lead position at Phat Panda?
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Cannabis Finishing Team Lead | Full-Time | Location: Spokane Valley, WA
Who Are We?
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 cannabis—we'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 Tuesday–Wednesday (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 after 90 days
🌟 Finishing Team Lead
Pay Rate: $17.13 per hour for the first 30 days during training, $18.13 per hour after training.
Bring Quality to the Finish Line!
Are you a detail-oriented leader who takes pride in getting things right the first time? As a Finishing Team Lead, you’ll oversee the final stages of our production process — ensuring every product is inspected, packed, and ready for delivery at the highest quality standards. You’ll guide and motivate a talented team, helping them grow while keeping operations efficient, accurate, and on schedule.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoy leading by example, this is your opportunity to shine.
What You’ll Do
As the Finishing Team Lead, you’ll take ownership of the final inspection process and ensure everything leaving the facility meets our company’s excellence standards.
Your key responsibilities include:
✅ Lead & Support: Partner with supervisors to oversee the finishing crew, delegate tasks, and monitor attendance, breaks, and productivity.
✅ Quality Assurance: Perform final inspections on all outgoing products to verify accuracy, consistency, and presentation.
✅ Train & Mentor: Support and evaluate new inspectors through training, testing, and hands-on coaching to ensure quality performance.
✅ Accuracy & Organization: Verify final box counts and product readiness before trucks depart.
✅ Team Collaboration: Communicate with drivers, coordinate truck loading, and ensure all carts are packed according to SOP standards.
✅ Stay Connected: Check internal communication tools (email, Basecamp, Telegram, Portal) for updates and changes to orders.
✅ Report & Communicate: Send daily end-of-shift reports and ensure smooth communication between shifts.
✅ Maintain Excellence: Keep machinery and workspaces clean, organized, and in good working order. Report maintenance needs promptly.
✅ Continuous Improvement: Support supervisors with performance feedback, disciplinary recommendations, and process improvements.
✅ Assist & Innovate: Contribute to Research & Development projects and lend a hand to other departments as needed.
What You’ll Bring
Must be 21 years or older
High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Prior trimming or plant-handling experience helpful but not required
Computer proficiency preferred (Microsoft Office, tracking software, labeling tools)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to lead, coach, and motivate others while maintaining high quality standards
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand or sit for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
Frequently walk, reach, and handle materials
Lift or carry up to 25 lbs occasionally
Clear near and far vision (with or without corrective lenses) and ability to distinguish colors
Work takes place in a two-story warehouse environment; candidates must be comfortable using stairs regularly and working at heights (such as on upper levels or mezzanines).
Why You’ll Love Working Here
🌿 Competitive Pay: Earn $17.66 per hour, with opportunities for advancement and recognition.
🌿 Leadership Opportunity: Take the lead on the final stage of production and help your team succeed.
🌿 Team Environment: Collaborate with dedicated professionals who care about quality and precision.
🌿 Career Growth: Build valuable leadership and technical skills in a supportive, growing company.
Ready to Lead the Final Touch?
If you’re a hands-on leader with a passion for quality, teamwork, and organization, we want to meet you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Finishing Team Lead!
Salary : $17 - $18