What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Order Printer position at AKIRA?
Are you a fast-paced, detail oriented, and collaborative individual who thrives on delivering results? Then this may be the position for you! In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 35 stores across the United States, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com.) AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand.
AKIRA's culture has one very large, distinct difference from other high fashion competitors: Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer's needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company.
The Position
Order Printer
The Order Printer is responsible for managing the release and prioritization of outbound web fulfillment orders to ensure a consistent, accurate flow of work to pickers and packers. This role plays a critical part in meeting shipping timelines, aging targets, and customer delivery commitments by controlling how and when orders are introduced to the fulfillment floor.
The Order Printer serves as a central coordination point between systems, labor, and leadership to support efficient daily operations and protect service-level expectations.
Job Location
Bolingbrook, IL
Schedules Pay
Fulfillment: Saturday- Monday, 6:00am to 6:30pm, starting $18.50/hr.
Essential Functions
At AKIRA we believe that treating everyone in a first-class manner is essential to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects our values and our community. This is deeply rooted in our company's principles, culture, and fashion. We continuously strive to cultivate a company where employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. Our unique workforce is directly linked to our success and makes us stronger collectively.
Benefits And Perks
AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. Most importantly, what has propelled AKIRA's growth and success over the years has been the dynamic culture within the company - if you're filled with passion, have a strong desire to get things done, and if you want to go to a place where you know your work matters and where you can implement your ideas and decisions, then AKIRA just might be the place for you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 per hour
AKIRA's culture has one very large, distinct difference from other high fashion competitors: Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer's needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company.
The Position
Order Printer
The Order Printer is responsible for managing the release and prioritization of outbound web fulfillment orders to ensure a consistent, accurate flow of work to pickers and packers. This role plays a critical part in meeting shipping timelines, aging targets, and customer delivery commitments by controlling how and when orders are introduced to the fulfillment floor.
The Order Printer serves as a central coordination point between systems, labor, and leadership to support efficient daily operations and protect service-level expectations.
Job Location
Bolingbrook, IL
Schedules Pay
Fulfillment: Saturday- Monday, 6:00am to 6:30pm, starting $18.50/hr.
Essential Functions
- Release, sequence, and prioritize outbound web fulfillment orders to support on-time shipping and aging targets.
- Print, organize, and manage order paperwork accurately in alignment with system data.
- Maintain a steady flow of work to picking and packing teams throughout the shift.
- Monitor order flow and adjust pacing based on volume, priorities, labor, and carrier cutoffs.
- Identify and correct routine orders or paperwork issues; escalate risks that may impact shipping timelines, system accuracy, or customer commitments.
- Support daily operational priorities and special initiatives as directed by leadership.
- Basic computer proficiency; experience using warehouse or orders management systems.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, or similar software.
- 1-2 years of warehouse, fulfillment, or distribution experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
- Clear verbal communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to recognize issues and escalate appropriately.
- Highly organized and detailed- oriented with strong sense of urgency.
- Calm and adaptable when priorities, volume, or conditions change.
- Proactive in identifying risks before they impact shipping or customer experience.
- Reliable, accountable, and consistent in following established processes.
- Comfortable coordinating between systems, people, and priorities.
- Focused on accuracy, productivity, and meeting service-level expectations.
At AKIRA we believe that treating everyone in a first-class manner is essential to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects our values and our community. This is deeply rooted in our company's principles, culture, and fashion. We continuously strive to cultivate a company where employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. Our unique workforce is directly linked to our success and makes us stronger collectively.
Benefits And Perks
AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. Most importantly, what has propelled AKIRA's growth and success over the years has been the dynamic culture within the company - if you're filled with passion, have a strong desire to get things done, and if you want to go to a place where you know your work matters and where you can implement your ideas and decisions, then AKIRA just might be the place for you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 per hour
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