Seasonal Warehouse Associate - Backcountry.com : Job Details

SEASONAL POSITION INFORMATION: This is a seasonal position, the length of seasonal employment is dependent on business demand and typically runs 3-6 months, however, a minimum timeframe cannot be guaranteed.Yes! We do often our high-performing seasonal gearheads to regular status, these decisions are based on business demands and performance.Seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits; however, you do get to participate in our employee discount perk and it's a good one!BLACKOUT DATES AND HOLIDAY INFORMATION: Our warehouse will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day; and we typically work shorter hours on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. To support our busiest season, our Backcountry fulfillment centers have a blackout period for time off requests. The blackout period is typically from November 10th through December 23rd. During this blackout period, time off requests cannot be approved.OVERTIME: When volume and business demands permit, we will post weekly schedules with overtime. When/if we have a need for employees to work overtime, the AM Shift is usually scheduled to start their shift1-hour before normal shift times, the PM Shift is usually scheduled to end their shift 1-hour after normal shift times, and the Weekend Shift is usually scheduled an extra day since they already work 10- and 12-hour shifts. This is all subject to change based on volume and business demands.JOB OVERVIEW: Backcountry has an amazing opportunity for highly motivated individual to join our Warehouse team as a Seasonal Merchandise Processor! If you are fast on your feet, and love handling all the cool gear we sell from the time it enters our doors to the time it leaves, this job could be for youconsider it more like pre shopping and less like work!ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:Stand and walk for your entire shiftRead and Audit LabelsIdentify, count, and sort packages and inventory with a high level of accuracyUnderstand and differentiate between shipping methods and sort packages accordinglyUse automated packaging equipmentParticipate in team meetings, follow guidance, and provide feedback as appropriateMaintain a clean workspaceFixing problems that occur to ensure inventory and/or shipping accuracyResolving inventory issues by adjusting inventoryPerform other duties as assignedParticipate in LEAN initiativesQUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and ABILITIES:Prefer high school diploma or equivalencyVerbal and written comprehension of the English language requiredFundamental math skills requiredMust be able to apply established procedures and follow oral/written instructionsMust be able to work independently without direct supervision and organize/prioritize workload to ensure completion of all tasks within established time framesComputer skills, including familiarity with the internet and email requiredExperience operating power industrial equipment (for example, standing order picker or forklift)PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Terms are defined as Regularly: 60 - 100%, Frequently: 30 - 60%, Occasionally: 10 - 30%, Rarely: 1 - 10%.Regularly use hearing/speech abilities to communicate with coworkers, give/receive instruction, listen for equipment malfunctions, etc.Regularly use sight abilities: depth perception, hand/eye/foot coordination, visual acuity in near-, mid-, and far-range visionRegularly stand/walk on concrete floorFrequently climb up and down stairs but rarely climb laddersFrequently bend/twist at waist/knees/neckFrequently use both hands/ar s to reach/push/pull/lift:Constant: 10 - 30 lbs.Occasional: 30 - 60 lbs.Rarely: less than 10 lbs., or greater than 60 lbs.Crawling is typically not requiredWork is performed indoors, and noise level in the work environment is usually moderate#BFP #MD-LI1ABOUT BACKCOUNTRY:Our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online storesBackcountry, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport and SteepandCheap aim to supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down lifes greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products, a superior shopping experience, personalized Gearhead expertise, lightning-fast and accurate fulfillment, and inspirational, informative, and community-centered content.In addition to an outdoor enthusiast culture, we aim to create the best possible work environment in our temperature controlled, state-of-the art automated Fulfillment Center. We provide a supportive staff of managers and administrators to adhere to employee accommodations, onboarding and daily needs. Perks such as an excellent gear discount, recognition prizes, company events and in-office celebrations make for a positive employee morale and fun work atmosphere.PLEASE NOTE: Ifyou do apply, please [email protected] your address book. Many of our communications will come from that email address andwe'dhate for them to be lost in your spam folder.**