Seasonal Picking/Packing Fulfillment Associate (full-time or part-time)

Seasonal Fulfillment Associate

Founded in 1957, The Spice House is a purveyor of the finest spices, herbs, blends and extracts. Our customers range from renowned Michelin-star chefs to home cooks everywhere. For over 60 years we have curated our global network of premium growers and distributors in order to offer our customers unrivaled quality and selection. Our goal is to be the trusted resource for fresh flavors and shared culinary experiences in kitchens around the world.

Our current openings for Seasonal Fulfillment Associates (picking & packing) are from October through December, with the schedule of either Sunday-Thursday, 7am-3:30 (full-time), Monday - Friday, 7am-3:30pm (full-time), or Saturday and Sunday, 7am-3:30pm (part time). This position is based in Elk Grove Village, IL. Starting Pay: $16.50/hour

Responsibilities and Duties

Joining our fulfillment center team means you will be trained in a variety of areas including (but not limited to):

• Pick, pack, and ship customer orders using handheld scanners and warehouse software
• Label packages and prepare them for shipment
• Conduct cycle counts, audits and inventory moves using a handheld device
• Process orders in a timely manner
• Meet daily productivity and accuracy goals
• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks or forklifts (if certified) as needed
• Understand the day-to-day warehouse operations, logistics, systems and processes in order to meet shipping deadlines
• Ability to pivot and change tasks pending business needs

Requirements

• You enjoy working on your feet and being highly active, you must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• You're excited about being part of an awesome team, working on daily goals and having a strong attention to detail in order to deliver happiness to our customers!
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• You take initiative and are always looking for ways to work smarter and improve processes.
• You demonstrate a professional and positive demeanor in all situations
• An enjoyment of food & flavor is a plus!

Why The Spice House

• You can make a huge impact as a key member of an emerging brand that's disrupting how consumers gain access to the freshest spices
• You will work with a group of passionate team members that are driven to help home cooks and professional chefs alike create delicious food with the highest quality ingredients
• You'll join a company that is passionate about its people and their development, with opportunities for training and advancement while having fun at the same time

Reports To: Fulfillment Supervisor

Classification: This is a non-exempt, hourly position.

Essential Functions of the Job: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to read, count and write accurately. Must be able to climb ladders, work standing for extended periods of time and move items that can weigh up to 50 pounds. All employees in this position must be at their assigned stations at the start of their scheduled shift.