Lead Budtender - Five Zero Trees Oregon City
About The Position
Five Zero Trees Oregon City is hiring a Lead Budtender to provide knowledgeable, welcoming customer service and take ownership of shifts. The role involves helping customers explore cannabis products, offering thoughtful recommendations, leading by example, and supporting fellow budtenders. The Lead Budtender also handles transactions, store readiness, merchandising, inventory accuracy, daily operations, and compliance with OLCC regulations and company policies. The ideal candidate has a genuine interest in cannabis, retail and customer service experience, and prior leadership experience. Dispensary experience is a plus. Candidates must be at least 21 and hold or be willing to obtain a valid OLCC Marijuana Worker Permit. The position requires the ability to perform essential duties such as standing, walking, kneeling, and handling loads up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Genuine interest in cannabis and enthusiasm for sharing cannabis knowledge.
- Previous retail and customer service experience.
- Previous leadership, shift lead, or supervisory experience.
- Dependable and self-motivated, with comfort working independently.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset.
- At least 21 years old.
- Must hold or be willing to obtain a valid OLCC Marijuana Worker Permit.
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Cannabis dispensary experience.
Responsibilities
- Create a welcoming, personalized customer experience.
- Help customers explore cannabis flower, pre-rolls, edibles, concentrates, and other products.
- Build customer relationships through thoughtful recommendations and genuine conversations.
- Lead by example and support fellow budtenders in providing excellent service.
- Manage shifts independently, including solo opening procedures.
- Process point-of-sale transactions and handle cash accurately.
- Keep the dispensary clean, organized, stocked, and ready for customers.
- Support product merchandising, inventory accuracy, and daily store operations.
- Follow OLCC cannabis regulations and company policies.
Benefits
- Tips.
- Monthly Store Bonus Program.
- Incremental wage increases every six months during the first two years.
- Employee discounts and complimentary industry samples.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Company-paid life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
