What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Warehouse Associate: Pick Pack Ship position at Uncommon Goods?
About Uncommon Goods
Uncommon Goods partners with independent makers and small businesses to offer a wide and constantly evolving assortment of original, creative products.
We are built on better business practices and committed to having a positive impact. Learn more here.
The best part of Uncommon Goods is us—our team. We've been around for over 20 years because of all the wonderful people who make UG the one-of-a-kind company it is.
Learn more about our products, B Corp certification, guiding principles, Better to Give program, and team members you might be working with. Listen to the story of Uncommon Goods from our Founder and CEO here and here.
About the role
Schedule
- Until November 16: Monday–Friday, 10:00am–7:00pm
- Starting November 16: You'll work one of two shifts:
- Day shift: 8:00am–3:00pm
- Evening shift: 3:30pm–11:30pm
- Weekend shifts are required.
What you'll do
- Pick items from shelves using a handheld scanner
- Pack orders carefully so every gift arrives in great shape
- Gift bag orders when customers request it
- Label and stage packages for shipping
- Keep your work area clean, safe, and organized
What Success Looks Like
- We'll train you and help you build up to these goals:
- Picking: 110 units per hour
- Packing: 110 units per hour
- Gift bagging: 20 units per hour
- Shipping: 250 shipments per hour
- Picking: 99.8% of shipments packed with the right items
- Packing: 99.5% of shipments arrive undamaged
- Shipping: 99.98% of shipments sent to the right place
Requirements
- Must be 18 or older
- Available to work weekends
- Available for the full schedule above, including one of the two shifts starting November 16
Preferences
- Previous warehouse experience (e.g., warehouse associate, picker/packer, inventory stocker)
- Open availability, including evenings and overtime during peak
What You'll Bring
- Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
- A positive attitude and the ability to work on your own or as part of a team
- Attention to detail, because accuracy matters for every order
- Ability to keep a steady pace while staying accurate
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand or walk for up to 8 hours
Why You'll Love It Here
- Competitive hourly wage $22 an hour
- A fun, casual work atmosphere where creativity is celebrated.
- A generous 40% discount on our products — treat yourself!
Curious about where you will be working? We are in the Brooklyn Army Terminal at 140 58th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 in Sunset Park.
Everyone Is Welcome Here
At Uncommon Goods, we believe we're all out of the ordinary. That's why we're committed to making diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging part of everything we do. We strive to make significant changes to our business—from how we source our products to how we build and cultivate our team—so we can be everyone's favorite place to work. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Uncommon Goods is committed to equal employment opportunity. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact people@uncommongoods.com. We will consider requests for reasonable accommodation and engage in the interactive process, as appropriate, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable law.
Learn more about your FMLA rights here.
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