Seasonal Warehouse Associate

Catbird•Brooklyn, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Catbird is seeking temporary full-time Warehouse Assistants to join us for the holiday season. This role requires open availability from September through December, with varying hours that may include weekends and overtime. The position involves picking, packing, and shipping orders, receiving and putting away merchandise, and preparing delicate jewelry items for shipment. Responsibilities also include assembly, product prep, identifying order issues, maintaining productivity and accuracy, and collaborating with team members to meet daily goals. The role requires the ability to work independently, follow instructions, and maintain a clean workstation. Physical demands may include squatting, bending, using a step stool, standing for prolonged periods, occasional walking, and sitting for up to 75% of the shift with repetitive hand and wrist motion. A respectful and collaborative work environment is expected.

Requirements

MUST have open availability during the busy holiday season - September through December
Must be able to work overtime
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and have good communication skills
Basic mathematical proficiency is required
Adhere to our seasonal time and attendance policy, safety policy, and behavioral policy
Must be available to work different shifts; start times vary- as early as 7 a.m. or as late as 7:30 p.m.

Nice To Haves

Great at (and enjoy!) making a pretty package quickly
Prior warehouse experience is desired
Pallet jack handling is not necessary but a plus
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred
Prior knowledge of warehouse data system (WMS) is desired

Responsibilities

Willingness to be cross-trained across various departments to assist with operational demands and capable of pivoting based on evolving operational needs
Pick, pack, and ship e-commerce and retail orders using a handheld device
Receive and put away merchandise
Carefully handle and accurately pack small, delicate jewelry items (e.g. necklaces, rings, earrings)
Assembly and prep work (build shipping boxes, label and package product, kit gifts)
Ability to recognize order issues and item quantity/quality issues and report it immediately to leadership team
Maintain standard productivity level while ensuring accuracy
Develop familiarity and knowledge of company’s product line
Label and package delicate product, ensuring label and quantity accuracy in adherence to the packing guidelines
Inspect product for quality issues
Replenish stock from overstock locations into pick bins
Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily packing goals
Must be able to work independently
May be required to squat, frequently bend, or utilize a step stool to retrieve stock located at various heights
Some tasks require the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time with occasional walking; while other tasks require the need to sit for 75% of your shift; you will need to use both hands and wrists for repetitive motion
Promote a respectful environment through collaborative teamwork and maintaining personal ownership of results
Keep a clean and organized work station; replenish stock supplies as needed
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and have good communication skills
Basic mathematical proficiency is required
Adhere to our seasonal time and attendance policy, safety policy, and behavioral policy
Must be available to work different shifts; start times vary- as early as 7 a.m. or as late as 7:30 p.m.