What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty Order Packer (Shipping & Fulfillment) - Seasonal position at Garden Trends Inc?
Garden Trends Inc. (GTI), parent company of Harris Seeds, is a progressive, data-driven company with roots in Rochester, NY dating back to 1879. GTI has earned an outstanding reputation for operational excellence, high-quality products, and unparalleled customer service. Through a portfolio of respected companies and brands, including Harris Seeds, Mito Technologies, and Meristem Solutions, GTI markets vegetable and flower seeds, plants, greenhouse products, and growing supplies to home gardeners and professional growers.
Job SummaryThe Specialty Order Packer supports the Fulfillment department during peak shipping periods by preparing heavy, oversized, bulky, and specialty products for shipment. This position is responsible for verifying order accuracy, selecting appropriate packaging materials, safely handling products, and ensuring orders are securely packaged and prepared to meet established shipping deadlines.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities- Verify product items and quantities against pick tickets before packing.
- Inspect products and packaging; promptly report shortages, damage, discrepancies, or delays that could affect accuracy or on-time shipment.
- Select appropriately sized boxes and packing materials to prevent damage and avoid unnecessary material use and shipping costs.
- Pack and seal orders securely to protect heavy, bulky, or specialty items during transit and reduce damage, returns, and replacement costs. Keep cartons organized by customer order.
- Apply required labels and identify cartons according to department procedures.
- Move completed orders to designated shipping or staging areas; assist with palletizing and wrapping as trained.
- Keep workstations clean, organized, and stocked with packing supplies.
- Follow safety procedures and proper lifting practices.
- Meet established order accuracy and productivity expectations while maintaining packaging quality and completing orders by required shipping deadlines.
- Assist with other fulfillment duties as assigned.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to count accurately.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality throughout the seasonal assignment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Previous warehouse, packing, or fulfillment experience is helpful but not required.
This position works primarily in a warehouse environment. Essential duties involve frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive packing tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive packing tasks.
- Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Use team assistance or appropriate equipment for heavier or awkward items.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Ability to perform hands-on fulfillment duties as needed.
Garden Trends, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, results of genetic testing, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, demotion, and training. Garden Trends Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.
DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Salary : $19 - $21