Ponderosa Tempe/Mesa

Do you want to grow your roots in the Cannabis industry? Are you a fan of Ponderosa Dispensary? Do you have a Facility Agent License? Apply to join the Ponderosa team in bringing a full-spectrum retail experience to Arizona patients and customers Sonoran Roots is looking for a highly motivated and reliable individual to join our team as a Budtender, working alongside our Ponderosa team. ABOUT THE COMPANY: Sonoran Roots is a vertically integrated, craft cannabis company headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. As an independent and locally owned company founded by Arizona natives, Sonoran Roots maintains a focus on producing high-quality, clean, and compliant cannabis products for its customers. The company owns and operates three cultivation facilities (Mesa & Tempe), a state-of-the-art extraction lab (Tempe), and well-established retail dispensaries (Glendale, Chandler, Flagstaff, Tucson, Tempe/Mesa, Mesa, Queen Creek, Phoenix). Our family of brands is well known for quality in the Arizona market and includes Sonoran Roots Cannabis, Canamo Concentrates, and Ponderosa Dispensary. Achievements: Cannabis Business Times 2024 Best Cannabis Companies To Work For | Cultivation "Best Cannabis Vape" - Canamo - in the Best of Phoenix Readers' Choice 2024 "Best Dispensary for Service" - Ponderosa - in the Best of Phoenix Readers' Choice 2024 "Best Flower Brand" - Sonoran Roots - in the Best of Phoenix Readers' Choice 2024 Our Mission: Provide the most consistent, high-quality products and services to the patients, customers, and dispensaries of Arizona, while making a lasting, positive impact on employees and the community. Our Values: R : Respect - Treat people with appreciation and dignity O : Open-Mindedness - Be willing to listen to other ideas and consider alternative solutions O : Opportunity - look at any obstacle as the means to creating possibility T : Teamwork - the whole is greater than the sum of the parts S : Sincerity - take pride in your work and be mindful in how your actions impact others ABOUT THE POSITION: We are seeking a qualified Budtender with experience in the cannabis industry. Budtenders are the first impression of Ponderosa and must be an ambassador for Ponderosa customer service standards and our company culture. Maintaining a clean and professional environment that aligns with our first-class standards is also crucial to this role. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - BUDTENDER: Welcome visitors and customers warmly, both in person and over the phone, applying relationship-building principles to foster positive experiences and ongoing customer relationships. Provide customers with information and educational resources about cannabis, including strains, methods of administration, effects, and precautions. Operate a cash register, accurately itemizing and totaling purchases while adhering to regulatory limits and applying discounts or specials as required. Process customer payments accurately, issue receipts and refunds, and provide correct change when needed. Maintain a safe, clean, and professional working environment. Balance the cash drawer and conduct audits at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure accuracy and proper organization. Establish and maintain relationships with current and potential customers to drive business growth. Maintain oversight and chain-of-custody for all assets within the assigned workstation. Weigh and record product quantities with precision. Manage customer records and all materials containing customer information appropriately. Assist in product preparation and display tasks. Perform additional duties as assigned by management. Minimum Qualifications (Required): Ability to lift 50 pounds as needed. Quick learner and willing to be coachable and flexible with work tasks. Must be 21 years old. Ability to obtain and maintain an AZDHS Facility Agent Card. Attention to detail and ability and willingness to follow instructions. Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Reliable attendance and communication - show up to work when you say you will and do what you say you will do. Criminal background checks will be performed; most marijuana-related crimes will not negatively impact an application. Reliable transportation. Additional Qualifications (Preferred): Experience in the cannabis industry (formal or informal). Desire for full-time employment opportunities with the company. High school diploma or GED. Cannabis-related education. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour License/Certification: Facility Agent (FA) card (required to start work) Criminal background check will be performed; most marijuana-related crimes will not negatively impact an application.