Warehouse Associate

Tender Loving Empire • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Tender Loving Empire (TLE) is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support its mission of empowering and supporting creatives, enriching employees, and delighting patrons. TLE focuses on selling locally-made goods and supporting independent businesses. This role is crucial in bringing the company's mission and values to life within the stores and warehouse. Working at TLE means supporting hundreds of makers, musicians, and small businesses.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• Minimum of one year experience working in a retail warehouse or related industry.
• Experience working in retail or a warehouse
• Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening.
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with team, customers, and vendors.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Use inventory management systems to count, tag, and shelves inbound orders.
• Carefully handles products to prepare and package them for outbound transfer.
• Communicates and collaborates with the leadership and buying team regarding inventory issues, transfer issues, discrepancies, and/or damaged products.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment while maintaining all safety standards.
• Accurately picks and pulls orders for Faire and our website.
• Packs and prepares gift boxes for shipment.
• Maintains professional working relationships with vendors, staff, customers, and delivery drivers.
• Fulfills store supply requests as requested and prepares for transfer.

Benefits

• Vacation time accrual
• Front loaded sick time, 40 hours per year, eligible for use after 90 days of employment
• 9 Observed Holidays
• Generous employee discount
• Occasional show or event tickets
• 401k w/ up to 2% company match at 1 year of employment, eligible for use after 90 days of employment
• Benefits (health + dental), eligible for use after 90 days of employment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees