Job Summary:

The Warehouse Floor Assistant will be responsible for supporting various team members as needed. He/she will act as a backup person to help assemble boxes for packing, select items for shipment, as well as, receiving shipments.

The hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm and Saturdays on an as-needed basis. This position of employment is considered non-exempt and as a non-exempt employee, you will be eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked outside of 40 per week. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist to assemble corrugated boxes for packing use
• Help to change method of packing for garments according to customer requirements
• Select item orders during high volume times 
• Sort items on racks, shelves or bins according to Lafayette 148 standards
• Assist in loading orders when UPS or truck arrives for pick up
• Support as needed 

Desired Background:

• Minimum High School diploma (or equivalent)
• Experience in fashion industry a plus

Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in the garment industry
• Warehouse work experience preferred

Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Must be self-motivated and proactive
• Previous stock experience desired
• Strong attention to detail
• Team player 
• Effective time management skills and must be able to multi-task
• Fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency on assignments 
• Excellent organization skills; attention to detail and excellent follow up skills
• Must be flexible (hours outside of normal working hours) and able to act independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Since this position requires the handling of merchandise there will be physical work. Physical functions will include:

• Must be able to push and pull rolling racks with weights up to 200 pounds
• Requires ability to lift up to 40 poundsat a time
• Frequent bending, pushing, pulling and lifting, twisting and reaching
• Ability to hold and grip garments
• Ascending/descending from a rolling ladder to hang/remove garments
• Must be able to stand and walk about the warehouse throughout scheduled shifts; up to 8 hours
• Scanning of up to 250-300 pieces using handheld scanner
• Required language is English
• Candidate must be able to communicate both verbal and written in English

Base Pay Range:

The base pay range for this position in New York City is $15.00 - $20.00 hourly; base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, and location.