Cannabis Delivery Driver & Dispatcher / Sales Associate

Our Story

Strain Caregivers is a State Licensed Cannabis Retailer established in 2006. Strain Caregivers is one of San Fernando Valley's leading cannabis dispensaries located in Chatsworth, CA. At Strain, you will find a vast selection of industry-leading brands, high-quality products, and knowledgeable staff to assist customers through every purchase. In addition to our retail store location, Strain Caregivers offers express pick-up for customers on the go, as well as a delivery service extending throughout the San Fernando Valley and Ventura County. Community, safety, and maintaining high-quality products are our core values, and we are proud to embrace cannabis and its journey on the path of normalization in our culture. Learn more about Strain Caregivers at www.straincares.com

Job Summary

The Cannabis Delivery Driver & Dispatcher is a dual-role position. The primary responsibility of this role is cannabis delivery operations — preparing, dispatching, and executing daily delivery routes throughout the San Fernando Valley and Ventura County from our Chatsworth, CA retail hub. During periods of low delivery volume or downtime, this team member transitions to the sales floor as a Sales Associate / Budtender, assisting customers with product knowledge and purchase decisions.

The most important qualities for this role are reliability, professionalism, customer service, and efficiency. You must be comfortable behind the wheel for extended periods, navigating delivery routes, and handling cash and product responsibly — while also being able to engage customers warmly and knowledgeably on the sales floor. At Strain Caregivers, this role is an essential part of how we serve our community every day.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 or more months of prior experience working in a licensed cannabis dispensary
• Demonstrated knowledge of cannabis products, compliance protocols, and point-of-sale systems
• Valid California Driver's License with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Ability to work a flexible, rotating schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Reliable and punctual attendance record
• Intermediate-level math skills and comfort with learning new technologies (GPS, dispatch software, POS systems)

Job Responsibilities

Delivery Operations:

• Meet and exceed delivery targets and ensure accuracy of all items being delivered
• Prepare and follow set, scheduled routes for daily deliveries throughout the San Fernando Valley and Ventura County
• Use GPS and dispatch tools to navigate and track daily routes efficiently
• Ensure all products are delivered in a timely manner and inventory stock matches delivery requirements
• Practice safe driving habits and responsible cash handling at all times
• Operate company-provided vehicle in accordance with all traffic laws and company policies

Dispatch Support:

• Coordinate and communicate with dispatch to manage order flow and routing
• Assist with order preparation and staging at the Chatsworth retail hub
• Sales Floor / Budtender Duties (During Delivery Downtime):
• Provide first-class customer service on the sales floor
• Display strong product and industry knowledge to assist customers through every purchase
• Add value to the team by being an authentic, confident, and self-motivated team member
• Drive repeat business through strong local grassroots community engagement
• Support daily store tasks and operations as needed

Schedule & Availability

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) based out of our Chatsworth, CA retail hub. Delivery routes operate throughout the San Fernando Valley and Ventura County. Shift assignments are based on business needs and may rotate across mornings, evenings, and weekends. Staff may be asked to cover shifts, adjust schedules, or fill in during short-staffed situations. Occasional overtime may be required.

Applicants with flexible, open availability across the full operating week are strongly preferred. The ability to be scheduled across varying days and times — including evenings and weekends — is an essential part of this role.

Practical Location Note: This position is based in Chatsworth, CA with delivery routes covering the broader San Fernando Valley and Ventura County. Applicants who are able to report reliably to Chatsworth, CA for varying shift start times tend to find this role the most practical fit. Consistent, punctual attendance is essential to the team and to our delivery operations.

Is Cannabis Retail Experience Required?

Previous experience working in a licensed cannabis dispensary is strongly preferred. While it is not an absolute requirement, applicants with 6 or more months of cannabis dispensary experience are given strong consideration, as product knowledge, compliance awareness, and familiarity with cannabis retail operations significantly accelerate onboarding. Applicants without dispensary experience but with strong customer service and professional driving backgrounds are still encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If offered employment, training will be required for both the delivery and sales associate functions. Strain Caregivers will provide a well-balanced curriculum to assist you along the way.

Driving Requirements

• Because driving is an essential function of this position, the following are required:
• Valid California Driver's License
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) — applicants with a history of major traffic violations, DUI/DWI convictions, or at-fault accidents may not meet the requirements of this role
• Ability to safely operate a company-provided vehicle in compliance with all applicable traffic laws and company policies
• A company vehicle will be provided for all delivery operations. Personal vehicle is not required. A company-issued mobile device will also be provided for GPS navigation, dispatch communication, and order management.

Note to Applicant: An MVR check may be conducted as part of the post-offer onboarding process. This requirement exists because driving is a core essential function of this position and is consistent with California SB 1100 (eff. January 1, 2025), which permits driver's license and MVR requirements when driving is an essential job duty.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover all job responsibilities for this position. Job duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice and are based on the needs of the business.

Hours Per Week

• Full-time: 40 hours per week
• Occasional overtime may be required based on business needs

Work Remotely

No

Business Hours

Strain Caregivers is open daily. Typical working hours are Monday–Saturday, 7:30 AM–9:30 PM, and Sunday, 8:30 AM–9:30 PM. Delivery and dispatch operations may require early start or late end times based on route scheduling. To meet the needs of the business, staff working hours are subject to change.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Strain Caregivers is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance, Strain Caregivers will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice: Strain Caregivers will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for applicants whose scheduling availability is limited due to a disability, sincerely held religious belief, pregnancy, or other protected status under California FEHA. Please notify us if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process.

Strain Caregivers complies with the California Workplace Know Your Rights Act (AB 636). All hired employees will receive an annual written notice of their workplace rights as required by California law.

Employment Eligibility & Age Requirements

Should we extend an offer of employment, that offer will be contingent upon the following: the ability to produce documentation establishing identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required under the federal I-9 process. Please refer to the I-9 form's List of Acceptable Documents for details.

As required by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC Regulations § 15000.6) and as a condition of continued employment on a licensed cannabis premises, all employees must be at least 21 years of age. Should you be invited for an interview, you will need to provide proof of age (21+) to enter our facility.

Job Details

Job Type

• Full-time

Pay

• $17.87 – $19.00 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Company vehicle provided for delivery operations
• Company-issued mobile device provided

Schedule:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Rotating shifts: mornings, evenings, weekends
• Occasional overtime
• Monday through Sunday availability strongly preferred

Work Location:

In person — Chatsworth, CA (delivery routes throughout San Fernando Valley and Ventura County)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.87 - $18.42 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have previous experience working at a licensed cannabis dispensary or licensed cannabis delivery? If yes, approximately how many months of dispensary or delivery experience do you have?
• This position requires a flexible, rotating schedule including evenings and weekends. Are you able to work a flexible rotating schedule based on business needs?
• Do you currently hold a valid California Driver's License with a clean driving record?

Work Location: In person