Budtender/Reception (Curbside)

The Fire Station, LLC

The Fire Station (TFS) operates as a series of Marijuana Establishments within the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. TFS holds valid state and municipal operating licenses and strives to exceed compliance standards at the highest level. Beginning in 2019 with less than ten employees, our business is now growing rapidly and welcomes new employees who are interested in a career in the cannabis industry. As a Marijuana Retail Establishment, our operations involve welcoming customers 21 + years of age into our establishment to view and purchase high quality marijuana products. A team of employees all work together to provide customers with top notch customer service and cannabis knowledge to aid them in their cannabis experience. 

Job Title: Budtender/Reception (Curbside Only) - Full Time or Part Time

Please note: The Fire Station Cannabis Co. Niles, Michigan will be curbside only operations for the foreseeable future with our goal to have an in-store experience at a later date. Due to curbside operations, this is a dynamic position involving a variety of responsibilities that may shift throughout the day. Duties include order taking, fulfillment, cashiering, receiving, curbside assistance, and other operational support to ensure smooth and efficient service.

Job Description 

(In-Store) Roles - Receptionists are the first point of contact for customers when they enter the facility. They greet customers, gather the required information, and grant them access into the budroom.  Budtenders perform the core interaction with the customers, the salesperson of cannabis products. Budtenders and receptionists are knowledgeable about a variety of cannabis products, and can provide detailed descriptions and explanations of products to customers. Budtenders help customers find products specific to their needs and perform sales transactions, while restocking products on the sales floor as necessary.

(Curbside) Roles - The Curbside Budtender/Receptionist is responsible for providing a smooth, compliant, and customer-focused curbside experience by greeting and assisting customers, verifying identification, processing payments, and ensuring accurate and timely order fulfillment. This role requires strong communication and customer service skills, attention to detail in handling orders and cash, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. Duties include coordinating with store staff, maintaining secure and organized curbside operations, supporting receptionist tasks such as answering phones and assisting walk-in customers, and upholding professionalism, safety, and compliance standards at all times.

Responsibilities 

• Welcoming and greeting new customers in a thoughtful and polite manner
• Answering phone calls, responding to emails
• Stay updated on current available products for sale within the facility and general cannabis knowledge such as purchase limits to answer general questions from customers
• Must thoroughly check ID’s to make all customers are of legal age, permit entrance onto the sales floor
• Responsible for properly completing sales transactions, recommends products to customers
• Utilizes the point of sale (POS) system to complete transactions
• Monitors product quantities, labeling, and restocking activities
• Responsible for assisting with facility compliance by following rules and standards with inventory restocking and completing transactions
• Ensure that products being sold to customers match the METRC and related tracking information associated with that product.  
• Collecting and counting cash; identifying potential fraud cash bills 
• Responsible for keeping the budroom display shelves and workspace clean and representable for customers
• Complete and sign required checklists for end of shift duties, including sanitation and facility upkeep
• Occasionally asked to train new TFS staff on policies, procedures, and job shadowing 

Required Skills/Abilities 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical, mathematical and problem solving skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Works well under pressure and deadlines, ability to multitask
• Must be able to remain calm and collected in a busy retail environment
• Must have excellent cash handling abilities

Education & Experience 

• Must have adequate cannabis product knowledge
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in a retail or similar setting 
• Must have 1 year experience using POS systems
• High school education required, higher education preferred

Work Environment 

• State & Municipal Law - TFS operates in full compliance with all rules and regulations enforced by the State of Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA). Further, TFS operates in full compliance with the rules and regulations of each municipality they are located within. To operate in compliance with such rules and regulations, employees are required to follow all policies created and enforced by and within TFS facilities.
• Prolonged periods standing at a sales counter and working on a computer
• Curbside operations involve tasks that require physical stamina and the ability to maintain a high level of energy over an extended period. This includes standing, walking, and brisk movements to assist customers with their orders.
• Will be required to perform job duties outside of the facility in potentially inclement weather during curbside services. 

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age 
• Must have NO felony convictions
• Satisfactory background check
• Valid form of government issued photo identification 
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds

Work Schedule

• Up to 40 hours per week, shifts may vary
• Retail locations are typically open between the hours of 8 am to 9 pm 7 days a week including most holidays.  

Classification

Full Time Non-Exempt or

Part Time Non-Exempt

Salary/Wage & Benefits

Pay starting at $16.00 per hour plus tips, with higher starting rates based on experience.

Full Time Non-Exempt employees are eligible for the following benefits: 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual 
• Medical, Dental, Vision with BCBSM (After 90 day probationary period)
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Options 
• 401(k) plan with up to a 3% company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Pet Insurance Options
• Employee Discounts and Recognition Programs

Part Time Non-Exempt employees are eligible for the following benefits: 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual 
• 401(k) plan with up to a 3% company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Pet Insurance Options
• Employee Discounts and Recognition Programs

EOE Statement: TFS is committed and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. TFS does not discriminate against race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status of any qualified applicant. TFS is fully compliant with all fair employment practices and strives to create a diverse, unbiased work environment.