Inventory Technician / Budtender

Inventory Technician / Budtender

The Inventory Technician / Budtender supports the daily retail and inventory operations of Tribal Nation Flower Company by providing excellent customer service, maintaining accurate inventory practices, and ensuring compliance with all applicable Tribal, state, and operational requirements. This position assists customers with cannabis product selection and education while also supporting inventory receiving, organization, stocking, processing, and sales floor operations.

This role requires professionalism, attention to detail, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment while maintaining strict compliance standards.

Essential Duties

• Provide excellent customer service and create a welcoming, professional retail experience for guests
• Assist customers with cannabis product selection, product education, and general retail inquiries
• Accurately process customer transactions using point-of-sale systems
• Maintain proper cash handling procedures and drawer accountability
• Receive, organize, label, stock, and store cannabis inventory in accordance with company procedures
• Assist with inventory counts, reconciliation, product audits, and inventory tracking activities
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of sales floors, inventory areas, displays, workstations, and storage areas
• Restock product displays and return misplaced or unused products to proper inventory locations
• Assist with packaging, pre-roll preparation, and other approved product processing activities as assigned
• Communicate inventory shortages, discrepancies, or operational concerns to management
• Support opening and closing procedures, including cleaning, stocking, and operational readiness
• Follow all company policies, safety standards, and compliance procedures
• Maintain confidentiality and security of customer, product, and operational information
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid California Driver's License
• Ability to successfully pass all required background screening requirements
• Basic computer and cash handling skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and flexible schedules as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous retail, hospitality, inventory, or customer service experience
• Previous cannabis industry experience
• Experience using point-of-sale or inventory management systems
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred
• Knowledge of cannabis products, consumption methods, and basic compliance requirements preferred

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Completed application form or online application
• Current resume
• Documentation of higher education
• Verification of Tribal enrollment (required if claiming Tribal or Indian Preference)

Applications may be submitted on-line, by walk-in, or regular mail. Please send all materials to:

Human Resources Department P.O. Box 2226 Oakhurst, CA 93644

Tribal Preference Statement:

In accordance with applicable Tribal law and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians (PRCI) Administration provides employment preference to enrolled PRCI Tribal Members. To qualify, applicants must submit valid proof of enrollment. Tribal Members who meet the minimum qualifications will be given preference in hiring, promotion, transfer, and layoff decisions. During the interview process, PRCI Tribal Members will receive an additional 7.5 points (10% of the 75-point interview rubric). Non-PRCI Native American candidates will receive an additional 5 points (6.7% of the total points) in accordance with Indian Preference guidelines.

Indian Preference Statement:

In compliance with 25 CFR Part 276 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Sections 701(b) and 703(i), employment preference shall be given to qualified applicants who are enrolled members of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians, and secondarily, to another qualified American Indian/Alaska Native Candidate.