Seasonal Cardboard Sort Associate (M-F 8am - 430pm) through 12/18/26

Overview

This seasonal opportunity through 12/18/2026 is a great way to get your foot in the door at the REI Co-op. You'll gain hands-on experience, get an up-close look at our culture, and have the opportunity to apply for permanent full-time and part-time positions along the way. Make some extra money leading into the holidays and discover why so many people love working here. It just might be the start of a career at a place you'll love to call home!

Schedule is Monday Through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM through 12/18/2026.

Pay rate will be $17.84/hr.

Our team is seeking Cardboard Sort Associates to aid our recycling program in order to help us create better outdoor experiences by ensuring that REI’s standards are properly applied and maintained in our Distribution Center. This will be an approximate 3-month assignment with opportunities to apply and advance into full time/part time permanent positions here at the co-op!

REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. And you play a part in shaping the future of the outdoors, for people and our planet.

Responsibilities And Qualifications

How you will be successful: 

• Safely handle product, specifically, but not limited to, cardboard being returned from our retail stores, and Distribution Center equipment. 
• Able to lift and shift boxes weighing an average of 20 to 30 pounds with a maximum of 65 pounds throughout a full shift of work.
• Able to work standing or walking on concrete floors for 10 hour shifts.
• Work well in a team-based environment while staying focused on task at hand. 
• Flexible, with the ability to navigate different departments based on the business need. 
• Easy to navigate directions and feedback to and from others. 
• Attention to detail in all tasks and assignments. 
• Work efficiently and safely by setting practical goals, establishing priorities, and producing to standard. 
  
  
  

Additional duties as assigned. 

 

Bring your passionate, authentic self:

We lead with our values, and we are creating a culture that inspires and enables everyone to bring their whole self and their highest ambitions to work every day so that we can achieve more outside together. Join us in seeking, creating, and building new ways to work. 

Closing

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.

Pay Range

$17.84 - $19.99 per hour