Brooklyn Candle Studio LLC
Shipping Assistant (Full-time, Seasonal)
Brooklyn Candle Studio LLC, New York, New York, us, 10261
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a
full-time Seasonal Shipping Assistant
to help across departments. These positions typically require availability to work from October through December, with the possibility to extend into January or February of the new year. Seasonal positions may have the option to become permanent in the future, depending on our company needs and mutual interest in extending the position. Our normal working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, be able to proactively and creatively solve problems, and uphold high quality standards.
Brooklyn Candle Studio is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, national origin, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status. We strongly encourage women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, or anyone from a historically underrepresented community to apply.
Prospective employees must be authorized to work in the United States. Brooklyn Candle Studio has a mandatory vaccination policy for Covid-19 compliant with applicable state and federal law. Offer letter is contingent on proof of vaccination.
WHOLESALE POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include but are not limited to
Pulling, packing, and shipping wholesale orders for shipment according to detailed specifications
Printing packing slips, invoices, and shipping labels using a variety of systems such as Shopify and Shipstation
Placing barcodes on products according to retailers’ instructions
Maintaining accurate inventory of finished goods and shipping/packaging supplies
Keeping all important documents such as commercial invoices, packing slips/invoices, bills of lading, etc. organized for Shipping Manager’s review and reference
Ensuring compliance for international shipping requirements
Keeping supplies organized and maintaining a clean workspace
Keeping stock organized and accessible
Contributing to cleaning and organizing common areas
Receiving freight shipments of supplies from our building's loading dock; safely using a pallet jack to maneuver freight shipments
Bringing outgoing freight down to UPS for daily pick-up or other special retailer pick-ups
Assisting in other departments as needed
DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER (DTC) POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include but are not limited to
Pulling, packing and shipping direct-to-consumer e-commerce orders
Printing packing slips and labels using Shopify and Shipstation
Assembling shipping mailers and gift sets
Performing daily product inventory
Keeping supplies organized and maintaining a clean workspace
Keeping stock organized and accessible
Contributing to cleaning and organizing common areas
Receiving freight shipments of supplies from our building's loading dock; safely using a pallet jack to maneuver freight shipments
Loading pallets of packages onto outgoing trucks
Assisting with other departments as needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Warehouse environment, temperature controlled
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Able to stand on feet 8+ hours a day
Able to regularly lift 50+ pounds, sometimes overhead
Able to regularly kneel, bend, and squat
Able to regularly climb a ladder and lift overhead
Able to regularly push, pull, and carry heavy objects
Vision: Able to read data and a computer screen
Hearing: Able hear co-workers, delivery drivers, and workplace visitors. Note: The noise level in the work environment will vary from low to high.
Sense of Smell: Ability to smell is necessary for quality checking
Equipment Operation: use of pallet jack, air compressors, and production machinery (no prior experience required)
Employees must comply with all safety policies and wear proper PPE as needed or specified in safety policies
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Comprehension: Understand and retain directions
Reading/Writing: Excellent reading/writing skills
Speaking: Communicate effectively with co-workers, delivery drivers, and other workplace visitors
Decision Making: Use problem-solving techniques and possess strong critical thinking skills
Attention to Task/Detail: Laser-sharp attention to detail, ability to stay organized, and multi-task
Interaction with Others: Able to interact with others in a positive and friendly manner
DESIRED TRAITS & QUALITIES
No minimum education is required; a bachelor's degree may be an indicator of capacity for this position
1+ years in fulfillment, manufacturing or warehouse work preferred, or other similar physically demanding, fast-paced, and detail-oriented role
Ability to develop and maintain positive internal and external working relationships with a diverse group of individuals; a team player but also able to work just as well independently
Ability to comfortably and effectively take direction and delegate tasks
Proficiency with Google Workspace and Slack
Comfortable with basic math skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Keen attention to detail
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and sense of urgency
A no-job-is-too-small attitude
Willingness to adapt to changes in the daily workflow
PLUSES
Previous warehouse/fulfillment experience
Bilingual, but not required
Knowledge of UPS, FedEx, USPS practices
Previous experience using a pallet jack and/or packing large pallet orders
Openness to learning new skills across departments
TO APPLY Please include a resume and brief cover letter detailing your interest in the position and any relevant work experience. Due to a high volume of applications, only complete applications will be considered.
THE INTERVIEW PROCESS
The hiring team will review applications on a rolling basis. Candidates we are interested in moving forward with will receive an email inviting them to schedule an initial video interview. The initial interviews are conducted via GoogleMeet and take about 30 minutes.
Following the video interview, we offer in-person trial shifts to candidates we think may be a good fit for the position. The trial shift is paid at our starting hourly rate of $18/hr and is scheduled for 4 hours. The trial shift is meant to give candidates an opportunity to see our space, meet the team, and get a feel for what an average day in the role would look like.
After the trial shift, the hiring team will follow up within two weeks with our hiring decision.
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full-time Seasonal Shipping Assistant
to help across departments. These positions typically require availability to work from October through December, with the possibility to extend into January or February of the new year. Seasonal positions may have the option to become permanent in the future, depending on our company needs and mutual interest in extending the position. Our normal working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, be able to proactively and creatively solve problems, and uphold high quality standards.
Brooklyn Candle Studio is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, national origin, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status. We strongly encourage women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, or anyone from a historically underrepresented community to apply.
Prospective employees must be authorized to work in the United States. Brooklyn Candle Studio has a mandatory vaccination policy for Covid-19 compliant with applicable state and federal law. Offer letter is contingent on proof of vaccination.
WHOLESALE POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include but are not limited to
Pulling, packing, and shipping wholesale orders for shipment according to detailed specifications
Printing packing slips, invoices, and shipping labels using a variety of systems such as Shopify and Shipstation
Placing barcodes on products according to retailers’ instructions
Maintaining accurate inventory of finished goods and shipping/packaging supplies
Keeping all important documents such as commercial invoices, packing slips/invoices, bills of lading, etc. organized for Shipping Manager’s review and reference
Ensuring compliance for international shipping requirements
Keeping supplies organized and maintaining a clean workspace
Keeping stock organized and accessible
Contributing to cleaning and organizing common areas
Receiving freight shipments of supplies from our building's loading dock; safely using a pallet jack to maneuver freight shipments
Bringing outgoing freight down to UPS for daily pick-up or other special retailer pick-ups
Assisting in other departments as needed
DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER (DTC) POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include but are not limited to
Pulling, packing and shipping direct-to-consumer e-commerce orders
Printing packing slips and labels using Shopify and Shipstation
Assembling shipping mailers and gift sets
Performing daily product inventory
Keeping supplies organized and maintaining a clean workspace
Keeping stock organized and accessible
Contributing to cleaning and organizing common areas
Receiving freight shipments of supplies from our building's loading dock; safely using a pallet jack to maneuver freight shipments
Loading pallets of packages onto outgoing trucks
Assisting with other departments as needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Warehouse environment, temperature controlled
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Able to stand on feet 8+ hours a day
Able to regularly lift 50+ pounds, sometimes overhead
Able to regularly kneel, bend, and squat
Able to regularly climb a ladder and lift overhead
Able to regularly push, pull, and carry heavy objects
Vision: Able to read data and a computer screen
Hearing: Able hear co-workers, delivery drivers, and workplace visitors. Note: The noise level in the work environment will vary from low to high.
Sense of Smell: Ability to smell is necessary for quality checking
Equipment Operation: use of pallet jack, air compressors, and production machinery (no prior experience required)
Employees must comply with all safety policies and wear proper PPE as needed or specified in safety policies
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Comprehension: Understand and retain directions
Reading/Writing: Excellent reading/writing skills
Speaking: Communicate effectively with co-workers, delivery drivers, and other workplace visitors
Decision Making: Use problem-solving techniques and possess strong critical thinking skills
Attention to Task/Detail: Laser-sharp attention to detail, ability to stay organized, and multi-task
Interaction with Others: Able to interact with others in a positive and friendly manner
DESIRED TRAITS & QUALITIES
No minimum education is required; a bachelor's degree may be an indicator of capacity for this position
1+ years in fulfillment, manufacturing or warehouse work preferred, or other similar physically demanding, fast-paced, and detail-oriented role
Ability to develop and maintain positive internal and external working relationships with a diverse group of individuals; a team player but also able to work just as well independently
Ability to comfortably and effectively take direction and delegate tasks
Proficiency with Google Workspace and Slack
Comfortable with basic math skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Keen attention to detail
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and sense of urgency
A no-job-is-too-small attitude
Willingness to adapt to changes in the daily workflow
PLUSES
Previous warehouse/fulfillment experience
Bilingual, but not required
Knowledge of UPS, FedEx, USPS practices
Previous experience using a pallet jack and/or packing large pallet orders
Openness to learning new skills across departments
TO APPLY Please include a resume and brief cover letter detailing your interest in the position and any relevant work experience. Due to a high volume of applications, only complete applications will be considered.
THE INTERVIEW PROCESS
The hiring team will review applications on a rolling basis. Candidates we are interested in moving forward with will receive an email inviting them to schedule an initial video interview. The initial interviews are conducted via GoogleMeet and take about 30 minutes.
Following the video interview, we offer in-person trial shifts to candidates we think may be a good fit for the position. The trial shift is paid at our starting hourly rate of $18/hr and is scheduled for 4 hours. The trial shift is meant to give candidates an opportunity to see our space, meet the team, and get a feel for what an average day in the role would look like.
After the trial shift, the hiring team will follow up within two weeks with our hiring decision.
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