Budtender (Part-Time)

Story Cannabis; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 20,664,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Reasonable accommodation

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Story Cannabis in Ruston, LA is seeking a Budtender to greet patients, advise on cannabis products, and ensure a premier shopping experience. You will process payments, educate on safe use, and maintain compliant, well-stocked shelves.

The role emphasizes product knowledge, customer service excellence, and teamwork in a fast-paced dispensary environment. High school diploma or GED required; background check and state card are needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Budtender experience preferred but not required.
• Must pass background check and obtain state agent card.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients to ensure a wonderful experience.
• Advise patients on cannabis products based on needs, preferences, budgets, and reactions to strains.
• Stay informed on new products and industry trends.
• Process patient payments using POS system.
• Keep store clean and organized; educate on safe use of products.
• Weigh, package and label cannabis products per requirements.
• Verify patients' age and credentials for entry and purchase.
• Maintain inventory and ensure shelves are stocked.
• Complete opening and closing tasks; ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About The Role

The Budtender greets and welcomes patients, helps patients with product selections, adheres to policies and procedures, and ensures a wonderful patient experience.

• Provides a wonderful experience for the patient.
• Advises patients on suitable cannabis products based on their needs, preferences, budgets, and reactions to different strains of cannabis.
• Keepes abreast of new cannabis products on the market as well as the latest industry trends.
• Processes patients’ payments using the dispensary's Point of Sale (POS) system.
• Ensures that the store is always clean and well-organized.
• Educates patients on the safe use of their selected cannabis product.
• Correctly weighs, packages, and labels cannabis products, as required.
• Checks patient’s identification documents to verify that they are of legal age and hold the necessary credentials needed to enter the dispensary and purchase product.
• Takes inventory of cannabis products and ensures that the sales floor is adequately stocked.
• Ensures that assigned opening and closing tasks are completed.
• Maintains compliance by following the proper policies and procedures set by the company and the state.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides a wonderful experience for the patient.
• Advises patients on suitable cannabis products based on their needs, preferences, budgets, and reactions to different strains of cannabis.
• Keepes abreast of new cannabis products on the market as well as the latest industry trends.
• Processes patients’ payments using the dispensary's Point of Sale (POS) system.
• Ensures that the store is always clean and well-organized.
• Educates patients on the safe use of their selected cannabis product.
• Correctly weighs, packages, and labels cannabis products, as required.
• Checks patient’s identification documents to verify that they are of legal age and hold the necessary credentials needed to enter the dispensary and purchase product.
• Takes inventory of cannabis products and ensures that the sales floor is adequately stocked.
• Ensures that assigned opening and closing tasks are completed.
• Maintains compliance by following the proper policies and procedures set by the company and the state.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Proven experience working as a Budtender is preferred but not required.
• Ability to pass a background check and receive a facility agent card from the state.
• Sound knowledge of cannabis strains and their medicinal benefits.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Work well with other team members.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the retail space.
• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times.

We are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment for all. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; all hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please notify us by replying to your application confirmation email or contacting your recruiter directly.

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