Budtender - Full Time - Downtown Portland, OR

Mint Cannabis Co. is a new kind of cannabis dispensary chain, locally-owned and operated in the Portland Metropolitan area. We are seeking a qualified applicant for the Budtender position at our flagship store in Downtown Portland. The Budtender is responsible for ensuring all tasks and procedures regarding opening/closing the store are executed completely in addition to interacting with and assisting customers with their cannabis needs, keeping supplies stocked, and ringing up sales.

Responsibilities and Duties:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Turning on Slack notifications and acknowledging procedure updates;
Advising customers on suitable cannabis products based upon their needs, preferences, budgets, and reactions to different strains of cannabis;
Staying updated on new cannabis products on the market, as well as the latest industry trends, by researching and trying new products;
Processing customer payments using the point-of-sale (POS) system;
Ensuring that the dispensary is clean, well organized, and well stocked at all times with both cannabis and non-cannabis items;
Educating customers on the safe use of cannabis items;
Correctly weighing, packaging, and labeling cannabis products as required by Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) regulations;
Checking customer identification documents to verify legal age;
Following procedures and the direction of management at all times;
Helping with opening and closing tasks or any other assigned duty.

Qualifications and Skills:

High school diploma or GED;
General knowledge of cannabis;
Knowledge of OLCC sales limits;
Customer service skills;
Ability to work quickly and accurately;
The ability to stand for long periods of time;
The ability to lift up to 25 lbs.;
The ability to adapt to changing circumstances without notice;
Must be able to understand and comply with safety regulations;
Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written;
Must be 21 years of age or older;
Must have a valid Oregon Marijuana Worker Permit.

Benefits & Compensation:

• $16.30/hr. + shared tips; (typical tips average around $12.30 per hour).
• Receive a $0.50 hourly pay increase upon completing 6 months of employment.
• Employees have access to ZayZoon as a benefit for early wage access.
• Employer-sponsored benefits (medical, dental and vision);
• Optional retirement plan (Roth IRA);
• Employee Discount (40% off Fire Dept Cannabis and Feel Goods products, 27.5% off all other products);
• Paid time off
  
  
  We're an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full Time

Work Location: In person