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Connected Cannabis

Vertical cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, distribution

Budtender

Part-Time
$18/hr
Entry
Stockton, CA, USA
In Person
RetailRetail Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be 21+ years old
  • Work a part time schedule reflective of availability established at the time of hire, with the ability to increase/decrease hours based on business needs which may include weekends and/or holidays.
  • Must be available to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday
  • Shift times vary between the hours of 8am - 10pm
  • Requires normal, corrective vision range, the ability to see color and the ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols
  • Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance
  • Ability to climb, push, pull, stoop, grasp, walk, sit, stand, bend and reach for the duration of shift
  • Requires manual dexterity to operate job related equipment
  • Requires normal hearing range
Responsibilities
  • Provide exceptional customer service; offer positive resolutions to customer inquiries
  • Generate sales through interpersonal customer interaction and suggestive selling
  • Prevent asset loss through proper zoning and floor awareness
  • Effectively perform register transactions without errors or shortages
  • Adhere to store visual directives, maintenance standards, and cleanliness standards
  • Consistently exemplify a teamwork attitude with management and coworkers to improve personal and store performance
  • Partner with management and coworkers concerning business issues and opportunities
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures; follow all safety standards to ensure a safe work and shopping environment

About the company

Connected Cannabis Co. is a vertically integrated cannabis company that controls the full product path from genetic breeding to cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution. It develops proprietary cannabis genetics through its own breeding programs and markets products as top-shelf cannabis. The company operates its own cultivation facilities, produces a range of cannabis products, and distributes them to consumers, maintaining quality and consistency through internal oversight. Its operations span California, with recent expansion into Arizona and Florida, supported by a workforce of over 250 employees. The goal is to grow its national footprint by expanding its cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities across multiple states while preserving product quality and alignment with its proprietary genetics.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$55M

Headquarters

Sacramento, California

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Connected launched Smoken Promises statewide in California across 175 dispensaries in February 2025.
  • The February 11, 2025 Broken Promises partnership expanded strain volume and lifestyle reach.
  • Trulieve’s September 28, 2026 deal extends Connected genetics into Florida and pending Texas.

What critics are saying

  • California DCC aspergillus recalls hit Connected in 2025, destroying premium-margin inventory.
  • Connected’s Florida and Texas growth depends on Trulieve’s licensed execution, not its own stores.
  • A major contamination scandal would kill Connected’s premium reputation and retail pricing power.

What makes Connected Cannabis unique

  • Connected’s proprietary breeding program drives premium Alien Labs and Connected genetics.
  • Trulieve’s September 28, 2026 Florida-Texas license validates Connected’s brand power.
  • Connected’s 175-plus California dispensary rollout shows strong consumer pull for premium flower.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Stock Options
  • Employee Discounts
  • Competitive Pay
  • Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
TechCrunch
Apr 14th, 2021
Connected Cannabis Co. raises $30 million to bring its designer weed strains to more states

Connected Cannabis Co. was founded in 2009 and has since grown to become a leading cultivator of designer cannabis strains. Today, the company announced $30 million in debt and equity financing. This comes after the company raised a $25 million Series A in 2019. The new round was led by existing investors including Navy Capital and One Tower Group. Emerald Park Capital, an affiliate of Bryant Park Capital, and Presidio View Capital also participated.