Walk-In Retail Associate - Budtender
About the role
At Cannabis & Glass, our Retail Associates are the face of the brand. You'll greet every customer warmly and professionally, build rapport, and promote return visits. Provide expert guidance on product selection based on individual needs, preferences, and Oregon regulations. Educate customers on strain types, cannabinoid profiles, consumption methods, dosage, and product effects. Promote loyalty programs, daily deals, and new product launches. Verify valid ID and confirm all eligibility requirements before every transaction.
Responsibilities
- Accurately process transactions through POS and seed-to-sale tracking systems
- Handle all financial transactions with integrity and accuracy
- Follow all transaction limits, discounts, and promotional pricing protocols
- Adhere to all Oregon cannabis laws and internal SOPs including ID verification, purchase limits, packaging, and labeling
- Report discrepancies, compliance concerns, or suspicious activity to store leadership
- Aid in restocking, product rotation, and backstock organization
- Maintain merchandising standards — displays should be neat, full, and visually appealing at all times
- Verify accurate labeling and pricing on all retail products
- Support cycle counts and inventory audits as needed
- Keep the sales floor, waiting area, restrooms, and break room clean and organized
- Sanitize high-touch areas and workstations regularly
- Follow all store opening, closing, and cash-handling procedures
Requirements
Minimum 21 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent required
1+ year of customer service, hospitality, or retail experience; cannabis experience not required
Strong interpersonal and active listening skills
Basic math and computer skills; POS experience a plus
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Must meet all Oregon state requirements for employment in a licensed cannabis facility
Qualifications
Competitive hourly pay starting at $15.00/hr plus tips — top performers 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 — both high-deductible and low-deductible plan options available
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
Benefits
We're one of the most established names in cannabis retail, and we're still growing. You'll work in a fun, collaborative environment alongside people who genuinely love what they do — with real earning potential, great benefits, and room to build a career in an industry that's only getting bigger.
Pay
Starting at $15.00/hr plus tips — top performers earn $80 or more in tips per shift
Schedule
Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays