Seasonal: First Shift Fulfillment Center Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Location:
Wantable, Inc. - Fulfillment Center
5315 S 3rd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53207

*This job posting is intended for candidates who are 18 years or older and reside in the state of Wisconsin.

Schedule:

• Full-time
• Monday-Friday
• 1st Shift hours: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM (starting at $15/per hour)

Summary:

Wantable is looking for positive and energetic Seasonal Fulfillment Center Associates to pick and pack orders and process returns in our fulfillment center during our busiest time of year: Cozytober!

If you are someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can be on your feet walking all day (or night), and enjoys being able to work individually, Wantable is the place for you!

The Seasonal Fulfillment Center Associate is responsible for picking and packing orders, processing returned orders, and assembling boxes for shipping during the fall months as assigned. This position reports to the Fulfillment Center Supervisors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret printed pick tickets, digital packing slips, and RF scanner screens to locate items.
• Verify accuracy of item location codes, stock numbers (SKUs), and product descriptions.
• Review customer information and shipping addresses on labels to ensure accurate delivery routing.
• Pick and pack customer orders.
• Assemble shipping boxes.
• Replenish inventory in picking bins.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in an orderly condition.
• Process Reverse Shipments in an efficient manner.
• Use a handheld scanner to accept items back in their bin location.
• Other duties as assigned by Fulfillment Center Leadership.
  

Physical Demands:

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. Daily attendance is necessary. This position requires the employee to be on their feet for the majority of the shift. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Basic literacy skills, including the ability to read, match, and interpret numbers, codes, and words quickly.
• Strong attention to detail to detect discrepancies between orders and physical inventory.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Fulfillment Center Leadership.
• Motivation to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Capacity to work well with others.
• Adaptability: Can easily adapt to change in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work Monday-Friday with some required Saturday overtime as needed.
• Seasonal assignments will overlap with the company blackout period, from September 15, 2026-October 16, 2026; time off cannot be requested during this period from seasonal or regular employees.
• Must maintain a positive attendance record.

Benefits

Perks:

• Free coffee in the break room.
• After an initial training period, enjoy listening to music/podcasts during your shift (you must bring headphones).
• Ability to join the company 401k after 60 days of employment.
• Opportunity to become a regular employee after the busy season if there is a business need.
• If hired as a regular employee, the employee then has the ability to enroll in regular company benefits. Regular employees also have the ability to make up to $18/hr based on metrics and performance.