Walk-In Retail Associate - Budtender

Cannabis & Glass • Ontario, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Cannabis & Glass is hiring a Retail Associate to provide customer service and product guidance in its cannabis retail stores. Retail Associates are the face of the brand, helping customers choose products, educating them about cannabis, and creating a positive in-store experience in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. The role requires following Oregon cannabis regulations and company procedures while supporting sales, transactions, inventory, merchandising, and store cleanliness. The company describes opportunities for mentorship, on-the-job training, professional growth, and advancement.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of customer service, hospitality, or retail experience.
• Strong interpersonal and active listening skills.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds, and lift up to 200 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must meet all Oregon state requirements for employment in a licensed cannabis facility.

Nice To Haves

• Point-of-sale experience.
• Cannabis experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers professionally, build rapport, and encourage return visits.
• Recommend products based on customers’ needs and preferences while following Oregon regulations.
• Educate customers about strain types, cannabinoid profiles, consumption methods, dosage, and product effects.
• Promote loyalty programs, daily deals, and new product launches.
• Verify valid identification and eligibility requirements before each transaction.
• Process transactions accurately using point-of-sale and seed-to-sale tracking systems.
• Handle financial transactions accurately and with integrity.
• Follow transaction limits, discounts, promotional pricing protocols, Oregon cannabis laws, and internal standard operating procedures.
• Report discrepancies, compliance concerns, or suspicious activity to store leadership.
• Restock products, rotate inventory, and organize backstock.
• Maintain neat, full, and visually appealing merchandising displays.
• Verify retail product labels and pricing for accuracy.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory audits as needed.
• Keep the sales floor, waiting area, restrooms, and break room clean and organized.
• Regularly sanitize high-touch areas and workstations.
• Follow store opening, closing, and cash-handling procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay starting at $15.00 per hour, plus tips; top performers may earn $80 or more in tips per shift.
• 50% employee discount on smokable cannabis products.
• Exclusive discounts from top national retailers.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with high-deductible and low-deductible plan options.
• 401(k).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL).
• Holiday pay for shifts worked on New Year's Day, 4/20, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Mentorship, on-the-job training, and opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED