retail sales associate

packager

associate

security officer

inventory manager

4Front Ventures

I really enjoyed working at Mission, I was in packaging and my manager communicated clearly, whether the news was good or bad. There were tough decisions made that he needed to relay to us and it was done in a professional manner. 

The thing about Mission is no matter what you put in, when the company makes a decision there is no way around it. The second shift crew was hired for 12-8:30, and a few months later they changed it to 2-10:30. The information was relayed to us with plenty of time to adjust, but no matter how well the job was executed the hours were changing no matter what. We lost some good employees over that. Not the manager's fault, but a decision was made somewhere else and there was nothing we could do.

The rest of it is a job. Flaws are more often pointed out as those effect the end result; when the team does a great job it can go unnoticed like many other places. 

As far as my career goes, I really appreciated how clear the communication was from management, that goes a very long way for me. The hours and pay aren't great, so I moved on to something else, but I always felt appreciated and received 3 raises over 7 months. You get what you give but have to keep an eye on what you need first.

My favorite customer service type position ever. We were there to provide "white glove" service to medical patients that struggled to use the technology provided for placing an order online. This was an excellent idea as the people in the dispensary did not have to deal with the phone calls; we handled 90+% of calls with out involving them. With COVID-19 we were an even more needed part of their CS solution as we took tons of calls for them but in the end they cut this division with out any explanation (its a corporation so I'm guessing it was monetary in nature) after selling off their Medical only dispensaries. My direct manager was very professional and an excellent communicator but the rest of the organization really struggled with communication. Associates would almost lose home loans or other verification based needs because HR would not respond to requests. The lack of team work amongst the different divisions resulted in different and sometimes contradicting policies from location to location; sometimes even in the same state.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people are pretty cool. My coworkers have been above average than other places so that's probably the best part.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The worst part is advancement. They draw you in with "oh yeah we promote from within" but what they fail to mention is you having to spend many years at the company to get promoted. From entry level, there have been multiple employees that have been with the company over 2-3 years and not once been promoted, even though they have worked very hard.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Culture is pretty cool. People are nice and the vibes are decent on day to day. The only issue is this company is about as corporate as it gets. They play favorites heavy, don't appreciate their employees and do insignificant things so they can say "oh well we did ____ for you". For example, getting an extra $100 bonus for the year isn't worth much. Sweet, now I can buy a tank of gas and maybe some lunch. Benefits are extremely mid and the only redeeming quality are the discounts on products.


This workplace is definitely relaxed and easy to show up to, which can be nice if you’re looking for a low-stress environment. However, that’s about where the positives end. There’s very little initiative when it comes to employee advancement, raises, or even product samples. The company consistently elects to pay some of the lowest wages in the industry, and that hasn’t changed even after relocating from Elk Grove, where they lost some of their cultivators to the company that took over the old warehouse and got a higher rate of pay starting off versus all the time they spent with 4front.

It’s not uncommon to hear of employees (both in retail and manufacturing) who haven’t received a raise in over two years. Growth opportunities are minimal, and if you're looking for a long-term career, this probably isn’t the place.

That said, if you’re simply looking to gain experience in the cannabis industry, it could be a stepping stone. But if you’re hoping for fair pay, raises, or real career advancement, I’d recommend searching elsewhere.

Honestly I love the job. It's easy, relatively stress-free (not counting dealing with the upper management), and I've met some of the best people I know there. However the benefits are HORRIBLE for the most part and theres an incredibly high turnover rate in the last 2 months almost 10 people have quitor been fired (terrible insurance, the discount is the least they can do for you working there, and you have little to no room for growth. I only received a single dollar raise in the 2 years I've worked here with only now being tempted with the possibility for a promotion if I completely swap departments) 

Like I said the people that work WITH you are by far the best part of the job. If you want something to take up your time while you barely pay your bills you found the place for it

This company speaks highly on appreciation of their employees but could honestly care less about you. Quality is the last thing they worry about and the bosses only care about crunching numbers. Products are getting limited due to hiring inexperienced employees getting trained by 
Unknowledgeable bosses. Your PTO is limited because you have to use it as sick time as well. If you need time off that’s a “you problem”. Remember to never question your boss or you’ll be looked at as unprofessional and will never be promoted. The discounts and health insurance plans are good but don’t waste your time. The hardest workers are underpaid and not appreciated while the teachers pets are given everything you wanted. Save yourself the time and never work for this place. They’ll lie to reel you in and when you give it your all, you’ll never be good enough. 

- Hostile favoritism where family members and friends were working together and would be the only one's getting the majority of product samples and work advancement.
- Management just as lost as everyone else, orders from higher up (ex: discount, promotions, sales) were nonsensical and caused confusion/frustration from customers and staff on a routine basis.
- Whispers about the staff being recorded without their knowledge.
- Blame was put on the sales floor for poor profits, the micromanagement was upped and we were told to "look busy" when there was nothing to do + no customers. Took away all floor seating for staff and customers.
- A soul draining and miserable experience, would only recommend for a few months and if there's no other choice.

The management team across the board at 4front/Mission dispensary need to take a step back and think about what they're trying to do.
There have been layoffs, entire management shifts and infighting between them, last minute schedule changes and/or elimination of entire shifts with the expectation that those employees would either uproot their whole lives and change hours drastically or leave. I personally believe this decision was made to prevent the company from actually having to preform a layoff themselves. This company is going under faster than the Titanic and i warn everyone seeking employment from them to look elsewhere. They do not treat humans like humans and make major production decisions off of numbers on a spreadsheet. I encourage all of 4front management to step back and really think about what their intentions are.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Getting told: “If I don’t like the work environment then there’s the door.” -HR

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
You have to stay silent about any concerns, like “inappropriate” harassment and abysmal communication, or face retaliation from management or HR.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Hostile and uncertain at best. People come thinking it’ll be their dream career only to see how it’s actually managed then leave. Attitude reflects leadership and you soon learn it’s just another paycheck here. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Packaging low quality and seeded marijuana into retail containers. If the marijuana smells heavily of chemicals it’ll be further inspected until approved by management to package for retail and consumer consumption.

The place rocks! Second you walk in, everyone is genuinely happy to see you. Some of the friendliest dudes around. Makes for a better shift.
Management is super friendly and approachable. Any issues that I've seen have been addressed or explained why. In the time I've been here they've done a fantastic job addressing malcontents & staffing us with quality new team members.
Some of the best co-workers I've ever worked with. Lifelong friends.
Every department is this way.
50% Discount on Day 1!
401K
Free swag!
Tons of perks and rewards!
I've been here six months and have made lifelong friends. If you have a good work ethic and a chill vibe this place is for you!

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Retail sales associate 10 salaries reported	$18.00 per hour
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Associate 11 salaries reported	$17.64 per hour
Security officer 2 salaries reported	$18.00 per hour
Inventory manager 2 salaries reported	$22.00 per hour

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