Specialty Order Packer (Shipping & Fulfillment) - Seasonal

Garden Trends • Rochester, NY

5d

About The Position

The Specialty Order Packer supports the Fulfillment department during peak shipping periods by preparing heavy, oversized, bulky, and specialty products for shipment. The role verifies order accuracy, selects suitable packaging materials, safely handles products, and securely prepares orders to meet shipping deadlines.

The position works primarily in a warehouse environment and involves hands-on fulfillment duties, including frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive packing tasks. Team assistance or appropriate equipment should be used for heavier or awkward items. The role may also include other fulfillment duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and ability to count accurately.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality throughout the seasonal assignment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive packing tasks.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to perform hands-on fulfillment duties as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous warehouse, packing, or fulfillment experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Verify product items and quantities against pick tickets before packing.
• Inspect products and packaging, and promptly report shortages, damage, discrepancies, or delays that could affect accuracy or on-time shipment.
• Select appropriately sized boxes and packing materials to prevent damage and avoid unnecessary material use and shipping costs.
• Pack and seal orders securely to protect heavy, bulky, or specialty items during transit and reduce damage, returns, and replacement costs.
• Keep cartons organized by customer order.
• Apply required labels and identify cartons according to department procedures.
• Move completed orders to designated shipping or staging areas; assist with palletizing and wrapping as trained.
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and stocked with packing supplies.
• Follow safety procedures and proper lifting practices.
• Meet established order accuracy and productivity expectations while maintaining packaging quality and completing orders by required shipping deadlines.
• Assist with other fulfillment duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed