Material Handler

Material Handler

Facilities Team | Phat Panda / Grow Op Farms

Pay	$18.00 per hour	Department	Facilities
Employment	Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)	Reports To	Purchasing Manager
Location	Spokane Valley, WA	Schedule	6:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Phat Panda grows, produces, and sells cannabis across multiple states, and none of it happens without materials landing in the right place at the right time. We’re hiring a Material Handler to join our Facilities team: someone who’s comfortable on a forklift, doesn’t mind working outdoors in every season, and takes pride in keeping inventory, equipment, and grounds in top shape across multiple company sites.

• Material Transport: Move products and supplies between company facilities and storage locations.

• Loading & Unloading: Run a forklift and other heavy equipment to load, unload, and stage incoming and outgoing materials.

• Inventory Accuracy: Confirm the correct inventory reaches each destination based on facility requests.

• Yard & Storage Organization: Keep outdoor yards and indoor storage areas orderly, labeled, and easy to work from.

• Grounds Upkeep: Handle seasonal ground maintenance, including snow blowing and plowing in winter.

• Equipment Care: Maintain yard equipment and company vehicles and keep service records current.

• Team Transport: Drive employees between locations when needed.

• Daily Reporting: Complete daily reports and keep all records accurate and up to date.

• Quick Fixes: Step in on urgent repairs to equipment and facilities as issues come up.

• Special Projects: Support Research & Development initiatives and other tasks as assigned.

• Age: Must be at least 21 years old.

• Education: High school diploma or GED.

• Driving: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Forklift: Current forklift certification; hands-on operating experience is a strong plus.

• Hands-On Skills: Background in routine maintenance or basic construction work.

• Tech Basics: Comfortable with Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Docs), Microsoft Word and Excel, and label printers.

• Work Style: Dependable, detail-focused, and able to shift priorities when plans change or delays hit.

• Communication: Able to follow written and verbal direction and work well with coworkers across departments.

• Regularly stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, stoop, crouch, crawl, and push or pull for extended periods.

• Frequently lift and carry up to 40 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs.

• Clear vision at 20+ feet (corrective lenses okay) and the ability to distinguish colors.

• Work outdoors in changing weather conditions and in moderate to loud noise.

• Possible exposure to dust, fumes, vapors, and some cleaning or caustic chemicals; safety gear and training provided.

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Paid Time Off: PTO to rest and recharge.

• Quarterly Raises: Regular opportunities to grow your pay.

• Catered Meals: Lunch provided every Tuesday and Wednesday.

• Monday Breakfast: Bagel and donut bar to start the week.

• Employee Samples: Monthly product samples.

In accordance with the Washington Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and will not inquire into criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment.

In compliance with Washington SB 5123, we do not discriminate against applicants based on lawful off-duty cannabis use or on pre-employment drug screening results for non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites.