POSITION TITLE: Seasonal Warehouse Associate/Merchandise Processor I REPORTS TO: Fulfillment Team Leads LOCATION: 295 Technology Drive, Christiansburg VA, 24073 SCHEDULE: Multiple Shifts Available (see below) PAY GRADE: Hourly COMPENSATION RANGE: $15.00/hr to $17.00/hr depending on shift (see below) SEASONAL WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE / MERCHANDISE PROCESSOR I ***This is a seasonal position. We only have fulltime shifts available*** AVAILABLE SHIFTS & PAY: Morning Shift: Evening Shift: Weekend Shift: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm $15.00/hr. Monday - Friday 1:30pm - 10:00pm $16.85/hr. ($15.00/hr. + $1.85/hr. shift differential) Saturday - Tuesday 6:30am - 5:00pm $17.00/hr. ($15.00/hr. + $2.00/hr. shift differential) SEASONAL POSITION INFORMATION: This is a seasonal position, the length of seasonal employment is dependent on business demand and typically runs 3-6 months, however, a minimum timeframe cannot be guaranteed. Yes! We do often convert our high-performing seasonal gearheads to regular status, these decisions are based on business demands and performance. Seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits; however, you do get to participate in our employee discount perk and it's a good one! BLACKOUT DATES AND HOLIDAY INFORMATION: Our warehouse will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day; and we typically work shorter hours on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. To support our busiest season, our Backcountry fulfillment centers have a blackout period for time off requests. The blackout period is typically from November 10th through December 23rd. During this blackout period, time off requests cannot be approved. OVERTIME: When volume and business demands permit, we will post weekly schedules with overtime. When/if we have a need for employees to work overtime, the AM Shift is usually scheduled to start their shift1-hour before normal shift times, the PM Shift is usually scheduled to end their shift 1-hour after normal shift times, and the Weekend Shift is usually scheduled an extra day since they already work 10- and 12-hour shifts. This is all subject to change based on volume and business demands. JOB OVERVIEW: Backcountry has an amazing opportunity for highly motivated individual to join our Warehouse team as a Seasonal Merchandise Processor! If you are fast on your feet, and love handling all the cool gear we sell from the time it enters our doors to the time it leaves, this job could be for you…consider it more like pre shopping and less like work! ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Stand and walk for your entire shift Read and Audit Labels Identify, count, and sort packages and inventory with a high level of accuracy Understand and differentiate between shipping methods and sort packages accordingly Use automated packaging equipment Participate in team meetings, follow guidance, and provide feedback as appropriate Maintain a clean workspace Fixing problems that occur to ensure inventory and/or shipping accuracy Resolving inventory issues by adjusting inventory Perform other duties as assigned Participate in LEAN initiatives QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Prefer high school diploma or equivalency Verbal and written comprehension of the English language required Fundamental math skills required Must be able to apply established procedures and follow oral/written instructions Must be able to work independently without direct supervision and organize/prioritize workload to ensure completion of all tasks within established time frames Computer skills, including familiarity with the internet and email required Experience operating power industrial equipment (for example, standing order picker or forklift) PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Terms are defined as “Regularly”: 60 – 100%, “Frequently”: 30 – 60%, “Occasionally”: 10 – 30%, “Rarely”: 1 – 10%. Regularly use hearing/speech abilities to communicate with coworkers, give/receive instruction, listen for equipment malfunctions, etc. Regularly use sight abilities: depth perception, hand/eye/foot coordination, visual acuity in near-, mid-, and far-range vision Regularly stand/walk on concrete floor Frequently climb up and down stairs but rarely climb ladders Frequently bend/twist at waist/knees/neck Frequently use both hands/arms to reach/push/pull/lift: Constant: 10 – 30 lbs. Occasional: 30 – 60 lbs. Rarely: less than 10 lbs., or greater than 60 lbs. Crawling is typically not required Work is performed indoors, and noise level in the work environment is usually moderate #BFP #MD-LI1 ABOUT BACKCOUNTRY: Our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online stores—Backcountry, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport & SteepandCheap —aim to supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down life’s greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products, a superior shopping experience, personalized Gearhead expertise, lightning-fast and accurate fulfillment, and inspirational, informative, and community-centered content. In addition to an outdoor enthusiast culture, we aim to create the best possible work environment in our temperature controlled, state-of-the art automated Fulfillment Center. We provide a supportive staff of managers and administrators to adhere to employee accommodations, onboarding and daily needs. Perks such as an excellent gear discount, recognition prizes, company events and in-office celebrations make for a positive employee morale and fun work atmosphere. 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Salary: $15 - $17 an hour
Employment Type: Seasonal
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