Seasonal Fulfillment Associate - Warehouse

Cuyana•Oakland, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cuyana is hiring Seasonal Fulfillment Associates for its Fulfillment Center at 2229 Poplar St. in West Oakland. The role focuses on picking and packing projects, with flexibility to work in other areas as daily volumes require. The assignment runs from November 16 through December 18, approximately five weeks. Some positions may be extended through December 23 based on business needs. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including one hour of daily overtime. Working Black Friday weekend—November 27, 28, and 29—is required. Possible Saturday shifts on December 5, 12, and 19 will be confirmed the week before. The facility is closed on Thanksgiving Day. Pay is $20 per hour, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate. Benefits and perks include paid sick time, coffee, tea, snacks, lunch, and other perks. The fulfillment center is near West Oakland BART and offers free street parking. Cuyana seeks mission- and values-aligned team members who foster an open, respectful, and supportive environment. The company describes its values as cultivating community, creating excellence, and building and evolving. Seasonal team members who perform well may be considered for future openings, though there are no permanent openings currently. Cuyana is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. Reasonable accommodations during the application process are available by contacting [email protected].

Requirements

At least three months of work experience; warehouse experience is preferred.
Be punctual, reliable, trustworthy, and flexible, and be available for the full assignment.
Maintain reliable and consistent attendance during peak season.
Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
Have a can-do attitude and manage workload in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Be able to operate a pallet jack.
Be able to bend, reach, lift, and move stock and products, including carrying up to 50 pounds.
Be able to stand for long periods.
Be comfortable climbing ladders.
Work required Black Friday weekend shifts; possible Saturday shifts may also be scheduled.

Nice To Haves

Warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

Pick the correct products and quantities for daily orders.
Package orders according to company guidelines and gift-wrap as needed.
Count and perform quality assurance for shipments, keeping accurate notes for the supervisor.
Learn the product assortment, including categories, styles, colors, and sizes.
Receive and process returns by steaming, folding, and repackaging items.
Label products.
Keep shelving stocked with products.
Maintain a clean, neat, and organized workspace.
Lift and move inventory boxes.
Communicate warehouse activities to the supervisor.
Adapt responsibilities as business needs change.