Facilities & Warehouse Associate

Essense of Australia•Lenexa, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Essense of Australia is an international bridal wholesaler with key offices based in Lenexa, Kansas, Perth, Australia, and Zug, Switzerland. Our organization also operates in the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, and New Zealand. We have been a global leader in bridal fashion for over 20 years and our designs are currently sold in nearly 1,000 stores worldwide. With innovative designs and a strong customer service approach, Essense of Australia is a dynamic company that rewards excellence, drive, and collaboration. The Role Every bridal gown tells a story, and behind each one is a team that keeps everything running smoothly. If you’re hands-on, flexible, and enjoy being the person others count on, we want to meet you. As the Facilities & Warehouse Associate, you’ll join the Warehouse team and split your time between warehouse operations, (picking, packing, shipping and receiving) facilities, and internal-team support across our warehouse and corporate office. You’ll also support interdepartmental projects and other ad hoc projects as requested such as supporting events, including set-up, tear-down and logistics. The warehouse is your home base, with regular trips between the warehouse and office throughout the week as the work requires.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
2–3 years of experience in a warehouse, order fulfillment or shipping/receiving environment
Basic hands-on facilities skills (e.g., patching and painting, assembling and moving furniture or fixtures, common hand and power tools) with a safety-first approach
Experience with inventory tracking, scanning and receiving software preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Exceptional attention to detail, organization and accuracy
Self-motivated and solution focused, with good judgment and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Professional, friendly and service-minded, with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build good relationships with internal teams and vendors
Ability to manage shifting priorities, multi-task and adapt to change in a fast-paced, growing environment
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
Ability to regularly lift 35–60 pounds, work on your feet for most of the day, squat, bend, kneel, climb and stand on ladders, and frequently push and pull rolling racks
Flexibility to work overtime and to occasionally assist with events or tasks outside of standard work hours

Nice To Haves

college coursework in business or a related field preferred
apparel wholesale/retail distribution or order fulfillment experience is helpful
Experience in facilities, general maintenance, event set-up or a similar hands-on role strongly preferred
experience with a task or project management tool preferred

Responsibilities

Unload boxes and stock inbound shipments
Pick, pack and ship outbound orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Sort and pull stock by style number, and place gowns on rolling racks, positioning racks throughout the warehouse
Assist with inventory management, including scanning items for stocktake
Serve as the point person for daily facilities needs at the warehouse
Complete small facilities and maintenance jobs at the office and warehouse, such as patching holes, painting, assembling and moving furniture and equipment, and other minor repairs
Cover for the Facilities and Office Coordinator during time out of the office, including day-to-day office and kitchen upkeep, supply checks and facility requests
Submit building maintenance requests and work with vendors and the landlord on larger repairs, escalating to management as needed
Be the go-to resource for miscellaneous job requests from internal teams
Support events, including set-up, tear-down and logistics
Support interdepartmental projects and other ad hoc projects as requested