Dispensary Sales Associate (Budtender) Sycamore Township
Summary
Full-time dispensary work with evenings, weekends, and holidays; provides customer service, ID verification, product education, inventory support, and compliance recordkeeping. Requires age 21+, a Dispensary Employee License, high school diploma or GED, and BCI/FBI background checks.
Highlights
- Benefits
- Health insurance, employee discounts
- Schedule
- Weekends, holidays
- Shift
- Evenings
- Experience
- Retail or hospitality preferred; security/law enforcement/military/asset protection preferred
- Education
- High school diploma or GED required
- License Required
- Dispensary Employee License (DCC)
- Physical Requirements
- Stand 8–10 hours; lift up to 30 lbs; manual dexterity; respond quickly to emergencies
- Language
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Training Provided
- Attend training sessions; DCC onboarding required
- Employee Discount
- Discounts at dispensaries
- Background Check
- BCI/FBI background checks required
- Type
- Full-Time
- Age Requirement
- Must be 21 years or older
Job description
Dispensary Sales Associate (Budtender)
The Garden Dispensary | Sycamore Twp.
Full-Time | Evenings,
Weekends, Holidays
Job Summary
The Dispensary Sales Associate (Budtender) is a licensed Dispensary Employee in the state of Ohio who provides professional, compassionate, and educational assistance to medical and adult-use customers. This role focuses on exceptional customer service while maintaining compliance with all Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) regulations.
Key Responsibilities
? Customer Service
? Welcome and assist customers upon arrival.
? Verify ID and patient registry status.
? Educate customers on strains, cannabinoids, and product types.
? Guide customers to select appropriate products.
? Maintain confidentiality and uphold HIPAA standards.
? Work efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment.
? Compliance & Documentation
? Maintain accurate sales and dispensing records.
? Follow all DCC regulations and OAC 3796 standards.
? Dispense cannabis using MMCP and POS software.
? Report suspicious activity immediately.
Operational Support
? Maintain cleanliness and organization.
? Assist with receiving, labeling, and stocking inventory.
? Perform opening/closing duties and compliance reports.
? Attend training sessions and maintain product knowledge.
? Demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and punctuality.
Qualifications
? Must be 21 years or older.
? Hold or obtain a Dispensary Employee License (DCC).
? High school diploma or GED required.
? Retail or hospitality experience preferred.
? Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
? Must pass BCI/FBI background checks.
? Basic math, computer, and cash handling skills.
Physical Requirements
? Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
? Manual dexterity to operate registers and label products.
? Flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
? Must complete DCC-compliant onboarding before floor duties.
Why Join The Garden
At The Garden, we value our team as much as our guests. You’ll gain hands-on cannabis education, customer engagement experience, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive and compliant retail environment.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous security, law enforcement, military, or asset protection experience preferred.
- Ability to pass background screening in accordance with Ohio cannabis regulations.
- Valid driver’s license (if required for armored escort or site patrol duties).
- Strong observation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods (8–10 hours).
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
Core Competencies
- Professionalism under pressure
- Situational awareness
- Integrity & discretion
- Clear chain-of-command communication
- Regulatory compliance mindset
- Customer service orientation
Benefits
King City Gardens offers competitive health insurance to employees along with employee discounts at its dispensaries.