Cannabis Cultivation Lead | Full-Time | Location: Worcester, MAWho 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:

🌱 Monthly Q&A Samples – Try what we grow!
🧠 Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 confidential mental health support
🕒 Consistent Weekly Schedules – Because work/life balance matters
🌴 PTO – Added after 6 months for full-time employees
💚 Full-Time Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, life, accident insurance after 90 days

Plant Cultivation Lead

📍 Location: Worcester, MA
💲 Pay: $21.00-$22.00/hour DOE

Job Summary

Are you passionate about plants and thrive in a hands-on, team-driven environment? Join our team as a Plant Cultivation Lead, where you’ll play a key role in nurturing plant health while guiding and supporting a dedicated cultivation crew. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys leadership, precision, and working in a dynamic grow environment. You’ll help ensure our plants—and our team—are consistently performing at their best, all while upholding the company’s Standards of Conduct & Discipline.

What You’ll Do

As a Plant Cultivation Lead, you will:

• Monitor plant health, vitality, and overall appearance to ensure optimal growth
• Oversee proper watering, pruning, and day-to-day plant care
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace and equipment
• Sanitize grow areas and assist in setting up new cultivation rooms
• Lead, coach, and support team members to meet company standards
• Assign tasks, answer questions, and guide both new and existing team members
• Communicate daily operations through spreadsheets, email, and team coordination
• Partner with management on scheduling, performance feedback, and team development
• Support Research & Development projects as assigned
• Step in wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

Basic Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• At least 6 months of plant or agriculture-related experience preferred
• Basic computer skills (spreadsheets, email, etc.) preferred

Physical Requirements

This role is active and hands-on. You should be comfortable with:

• Standing or sitting for extended periods while performing repetitive tasks
• Lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Walking, reaching, bending, and working in a cultivation environment
• Working with strong attention to detail, including color differentiation

Skills That Set You Apart

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Adaptable – able to pivot and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-Oriented – committed to precision and quality work
• Dependable – reliable and responsive to team and leadership needs
• Collaborative – skilled at building strong working relationships
• Analytical – able to stay focused and problem-solve effectively
• Technically Capable – comfortable with basic computer tools and systems
• A Strong Communicator – able to clearly share information and instructions

Work Environment

You’ll be working in an active cultivation facility where you may experience:

• Moderate to loud noise levels
• Exposure to dust, fumes, or plant-related materials
• Occasional contact with chemicals and standard workplace hazards

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow your skills, lead a team, and make a direct impact on plant cultivation operations. If you’re motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to take the next step in your agriculture or cultivation career, we’d love to hear from you.