Cannabis Cultivation Lead | Full-Time | Location: Worcester, MA
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:
🌱 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.