What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Assistant position at CaveGamers?
Warehouse Assistant
Schedule: 8a-4p.
During peak season (October 15 – December 15) employees are required to work a minimum of 45 hours per week. Additional overtime may be available or required depending on workload.
Pay: $16.00/hour (non-exempt; overtime at 1.5×)
Employment: Full-time or Part-time (expected 20–40 hrs/week)
About CaveGamers
CaveGamers is a locally owned Sioux Falls company established in 2010. We’re a fast-moving online retailer specializing in used video games, new toys, and collectibles. From our 64,000 sq. ft. warehouse, we run a high-volume e-commerce operation where we also refurbish and restore video games and systems. Our team thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, and we take pride in bringing nostalgia and fun to customers across the country.
Responsibilities
- Receive and put away inventory in correct locations, sometimes using RF scanners
- Print and apply barcode labels to products
- Package and prepare products and customer orders for shipment
- Palletize and stage inbound and outbound freight
- Assist with cycle counts and periodic physical inventories
- Maintain clean and organized aisles, workstations, and staging areas
- Perform other duties as assigned to support warehouse or other company operations
Requirements
- Self-motivated and able to work independently for extended periods
- Strong attention to detail and adaptable as processes evolve
- Effective communication skills; able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for most of the shift
- Availability to work extra hours during peak season (October 15 – December 15), with a minimum of 45 hours per week required
- Must be able to pass a post-offer background check and drug screen
Nice-to-Haves
- Previous warehouse experience (stowing, picking/packing, pallet jacks, forklifts)
- Familiarity with RF scanners and basic label printers
- Basic computer skills, including printing labels, simple data entry, and Microsoft Excel
Work Environment
- Warehouse setting without air conditioning; heated during the winter
- Fast-paced atmosphere with periods of independent work
- Standing, walking, lifting, and moving throughout most of the shift
- Exposure to varying noise levels, equipment, and freight movement
Benefits (Full-Time Roles)
- 401(k) with company match — 100% match on the first 3% you contribute, plus 50% on the next 2% (up to 4% total match). Eligibility begins after 6 months of employment.
- Health, Dental & Vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance — $25,000 coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) — starts at 13 days in year 1, accruing each pay period
- 7 paid holidays — New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Enrollment notes: Most benefit plans begin the first of the month following 30 days of employment. 401(k) eligibility begins after 6 months.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16