What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budtender position at Highly Cannaco - Maine?
HIGHLY is looking for a dependable, friendly and customer-focused Budtenders to join our South Portland team! This position requires night and weekend availability and offers an average of 35-40 hours per week.
As a Budtender, you’ll guide customers in selecting the right products while ensuring full compliance with adult-use regulations. You don’t need to know everything on your first day – building product knowledge is a key part of the job! Our Budtenders are dedicated to creating the best possible customer experience, assisting with processing incoming products for sale, and maintaining a clean, organized sales floor and common areas.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide quality customer service that encourages customer loyalty
- Continuous learning and staying up to date on knowledge of cannabis products, strains, consumption methods, and other industry terminology.
- Compliance with local and state regulations, including age verification and product handling
- Utilize point of sale software to check in customers and sell products
- Handle cash payments with accuracy
- Work with the team to help keep things positive and welcoming for everyone
- Assist with maintaining the store’s appearance to include cleaning and organizing
- Sticker product inventory and other procedures accurately and in accordance with SOP’s
Required and Preferred Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years old, as required by state law
- Able to accommodate scheduling expectations including weekend, evening, holiday shifts and inclement weather.
- Reliable transportation is required
- Capability to stand for 8–10 hour shifts (required)
- Strength to lift and carry boxes, up to 50 pounds (required)
- Able to perform repetitive motions
- Ability to obtain an Individual Identification Card from Maine Office of Cannabis Policy (required)
To work at HIGHLY – or any recreational cannabis business in Maine, you’ll need an Individual Identification Card (IIC) issued by the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy. To obtain an IIC, you will complete an application and pay the required fee. HIGHLY reimburses the IIC fee for successful candidates after 60 days of employment.
You can find more information about the IIC and how to apply here: https://www.maine.gov/dafs/ocp/adult-use/application-process/iic-instructions
Benefits and Perks:
Pay: $16/hour
Ø Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Ø Generous employee discount
Ø Paid time off
Ø Bonus incentives
Ø IIC Reimbursement
Ø ROTH IRA retirement account
Ø Career growth opportunities
About HIGHLY
HIGHLY provides a carefully curated selection of premium cannabis products, delivered with expert guidance in a relaxed and friendly environment. Founded in Boothbay in 2017, we’ve expanded to include our own state-of-the-art cultivation and production facility, along with seven adult-use retail locations across Maine: Boothbay, South Portland, Brunswick, Auburn, Woolwich, Lewiston and Eliot. With our next location in Portland opening soon, there’s never been a better time to join our team.
For more information about HIGHLY, please visit https://gethighly.com/
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16