Associate

Title: Associate

Department: Fireweed Cannabis Co. Job Status: Full Time

Status: Hourly Reports to: Manager on Duty

Grade/Level: 8 Travel Required: No

Work Schedule: Monday – Sunday Positions Supervised: None

POSITION SUMMARY:

Budtenders are at the heart of our customer service/sales team. They will interact with customers,

recommend them suitable cannabis products, address their concerns, and ensure that the sales floor is

adequately stocked.

A successful budtender is enthusiastic, personable, and uses their extensive cannabis product

knowledge to guide customers to the appropriate medical or recreational product and provide

impeccable customer service while complying with all regulations. Budtenders must provide customers

with prompt service and quality products while maintaining a clean, safe and comfortable store

environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

● Greeting customers and ensuring customers are well-informed by understanding customers’ needs,

answering customers’ questions regarding the different product types and strains of cannabis, their

recreational or medicinal uses, and methods of consumption.

● Guiding and directing customers in their cannabis purchasing journey; advising them on cannabis

products based on their preferences, needs, and budget to ensure they are satisfied with their

purchase and experience.

● Demonstrating excellent communication skills and delivering exceptional customer service.

● Assisting the management team with the activities and operations of the store while abiding by all

policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.

● Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations by checking customer identification to verify legal

age.

● Assisting with opening/closing of store, other store operational duties and tasks as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

● Ensure all available products are stocked on shelves.

● Maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions of the retail areas to enhance store image.

● Operate cash registers, including opening and closing of till operations. Maintain daily shift

accountability of all monies, voids/refunds and house charges.

● Comply with paperwork procedures and cash over/short policies.

● Comply with laws and policies regarding AGE RESTRICTED SALES.

● Complete tasks daily, weekly, and monthly. Ensure all checklist items are completed on time with

quality.

● Observe emergency, safety and security procedures; be prepared to determine appropriate action,

identify issues within the store that require updates to procedures, proactively report potentially

unsafe conditions, use equipment and materials properly.

● Adhere to an established work schedule. Consistently arrive at work on time, ensure work

responsibilities are covered when absent, arrive at meetings and appointments on time.

● Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability

required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

● A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in a retail sales-driven environment (retail technology and

cash handling within retail, bar, restaurant, etc) and outstanding customer service skills.

● Proficient with Point of Sales Technology and Programs.

● Valid budtender license and a minimum of 1 years’ experience selling as a budtender.

● The proven ability to drive positive customer satisfaction that builds trust between budtenders and

customers.

● Knowledge of cannabis products, strains, and consumption methods. They will also become familiar

and have in-depth knowledge of all products carried in-store.

● Ability to establish trust and maintain effective work relationships.

● Able to work varied days and shifts, including weekends, nights and holidays.

● Organization, problem solving, time management, communications, and team player skills.

● Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, common

fractions, and decimals required.

● Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written information and maintain a safe working

environment.

● Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment.

● Ability to identify and report all potentially dangerous situations.

● Prepared to respond to emergencies when they occur by following procedures and policies.

● Minimum 21 years of age. Must possess a valid driver’s license or state ID. Must pass any required

background checks.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education Required:

● The successful candidate will have a High School diploma; or a combined equivalent of education

and experience that demonstrates the abilities to perform the essential functions of the position is

required.

Experience:

● Minimum of One (1) years’ experience as a Budtender.

● Minimum of 2 years’ experience in retail sales.

Other Requirements:

● Must be able to pass a thorough pre-employment background investigation.

● Must agree to be subject to the Tribe's Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Policy to

include pre-employment screening.

Additional Information:

• Hourly position, compensation will be determined based on experience and starts at

$18.74.

• Benefits package includes Medical/Dental/Vision.
• This position is a regular full-time position and employment is at will.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Not applicable Activity does not apply to this occupation.

Occasionally Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+hrs/day)

Frequently Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+

hrs./day)

Constantly Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Stand Occasionally

Walk Occasionally Lift/Carry

Sit Frequently 10 lbs. or less Occasionally

Handling Frequently 11 – 20 lbs. Occasionally

Reach outward Occasionally 21 – 50 lbs. Occasionally

Reach above shoulder Occasionally 50 lbs. Not applicable

Climb Not applicable Over 100 lbs. Not applicable

Crawl Not applicable Push/Pull

Squat or Kneel Occasionally 12 lbs. or less Occasionally

Bend Occasionally 13 – 25 lbs. Occasionally

26 – 40 lbs. Occasionally

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment includes a retail environment in a controlled atmosphere building.

TRIBAL PREFERENCE POLICY:

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe follows the Tribal Hiring Preference as outlined in tribal policies, including

the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). TERO sets forth certain hiring preferences for qualified

individuals who are enrolled in a federally recognized Indian tribe, as well as, in some cases, preference

for certain family members of those individuals.

The Tribe has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and basic duties have been

included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform

the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions,

responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by

supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and

the Tribe reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to

perform, as the Tribe may deem appropriate.

Pay: From $18.74 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person