Seasonal Operations Assistant

Alabama Outdoors • Homewood, AL

10d • $14 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Assistant provides hands-on support for back-of-house operations at the store level during our busiest season of the year. Working under the direction of the Operations Manager, this role helps keep inventory, fulfillment, and warehouse processes running smoothly through the Q4 rush. This is a temporary, seasonal position focused on operational support, with occasional light support on the sales floor.

Requirements

• Experience in retail, warehouse, or inventory-related roles preferred but not required
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with POS systems and/or Excel a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good communication and follow-through
• Ability to lift or move up to 50-pound boxes or racks
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays — availability throughout the Q4 season is essential
• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods of time
• Willingness to provide light customer-facing support on the sales floor when needed

Nice To Haves

• Excel familiarity a plus
• Comfortable learning POS back-end systems
• Eager to learn back-of-house processes and take direction well

Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving, tagging, and staging new inventory accurately and on time.
• Help process special orders, transfers, RTVs, and warehouse shipments.
• Participate in scheduled and on-demand cycle counts.
• Flag inventory discrepancies to the Operations Manager or Store Leadership.
• Support daily replenishment of inventory from backstock to the sales floor.
• Process returned products: tagging, steaming, or folding and return them to the floor or correct location.
• Help organize and maintain warehouse and backstock storage areas.
• Constantly restock floor with backstock.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient storage and work environment.
• Assist with e-commerce orders, charge sends, and store ship-to-customer orders for accuracy and timeliness.
• Follow packaging and fulfillment processes that meet brand and customer service standards.
• Help monitor e-commerce fulfillment accuracy and timelines, flagging issues as they arise.

Benefits

• Referral Bonus ($250 per referral that remains 60 days)
• Above & Beyond Award ($75 gift card)
• Employee Discounts (30% in-store year-round, 50% off AO & AOA Brand)
• Positive, fun work environment
• Opportunity for growth and leadership development
• Flexible schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed