What are the responsibilities and job description for the Band & Orchestra Operations Specialist position at Sweetwater Sound?
Sweetwater, the nation’s #1 online retailer of pro audio equipment and musical instruments is seeking to hire Band and Orchestra Operations Specialists to add to our growing Band and Orchestra team. In this role, an Operations Specialist will support the rental, repair, and inspection teams, move and label inventory, clean and grade rental instruments, pack and ship rental instruments, and assist with the daily operations of our dynamic and growing Band and Orchestra department.
Responsibilities:
- Move inventory according to proper inventory control procedures
- Fulfill rental instrument contracts including navigating the rental software, cleaning instruments and instrument cases, adding accessories to instrument cases, packing and shipping rental instruments, and receiving and processing rental returns.
- Supply work to inspection and repair teams in an organized and efficient manner
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a production or warehouse environment a plus
- Experience playing at least one wind or orchestral string instrument
- Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment and use non-powered equipment including pallet jacks, carts, and hand trucks
- Ability to lift, push, and pull instrument cases and boxes up to 75 pounds
- Ability to work while sitting or standing for long periods of time
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining patience and a positive attitude
- Adept at multi-tasking and time management
- Ability to thrive on change
Sweetwater "Ideal" Team-Player:
- WOWs The Customer - Deep passion and desire for creating amazing customer & colleague experiences
- Get Things Done - Great work ethic and moves with a sense of urgency
- Obsesses over the Details – committed to paying attention to the details
- Drives Continuous Improvement – Always focusing on effective and efficient work and ways to get better
- Develop the Future – committed to pursuit of growing personally & professionally and has a focus on bringing your colleagues along with you on that journey
We function best as a unified team, so relocation to our state-of-the-art campus in Fort Wayne, IN is required. Interested and qualified candidates, please apply. We look forward to exploring your #FullTimeDream with Sweetwater!
Sweetwater’s culture is one that is built on the creation and celebration of music, which unifies people from all walks of life. Our individual differences make Sweetwater stronger as a company and a better place to work. Having a truly diverse workforce allows us the opportunity to collectively respect, learn and grow from each unique perspective and experience. We have welcomed thousands of employees and families who have joined the Sweetwater team from all over the nation and the world, and we welcome you, too, to find out why we consider a career at Sweetwater the full-time dream.