WAREHOUSE FLOOR ASSISTANT (PT) - Previous Warehouse Experience Desired

The P/T Warehouse Floor Assistant will be responsible for supporting various team members as needed. He/she will act as a backup person to help assemble boxes for packing, select items for shipment, as well as, receiving shipments. 

The hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-6:00pm and Saturdays 8:30am-4:00pm. This position of employment is considered non-exempt and as a non-exempt employee, you will be eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked outside of 40 per week.  

Responsibilities:   
• Assist to assemble corrugated boxes for packing use 
• Help to change method of packing for garments according to customer requirements 
• Select item orders during high volume times  
• Sort items on racks, shelves or bins according to Lafayette 148 standards 
• Assist in loading orders when UPS or truck arrives for pick up 
• Support as needed 

Desired Background:
• Minimum High School diploma (or equivalent)  
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Experience in fashion industry a plus

Experience:
• 3-5 years’ experience in the garment industry
• Warehouse work experience preferred

Skills:
• Strong communication skills
• Must be self-motivated and proactive 
• Previous stock experience desired
• Strong attention to detail 
• Team player  
• Effective time management skills and must be able to multi-task 
• Fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency on assignments  
• Excellent organization skills; attention to detail and excellent follow up skills
• Must be flexible (hours outside of normal working hours) and able to act independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 

Since this position requires the handling of merchandise there will be physical work.  Physical functions will include:
• Must be able to push and pull rolling racks with weights up to 200 pounds
• Requires ability to lift up to 40 pounds at a time
• Frequent bending, pushing, pulling and lifting, twisting and reaching
• Ability to hold and grip garments
• Ascending/descending from a rolling ladder to hang/remove garments
• Must be able to stand and walk about the warehouse throughout scheduled shifts; up to 8 hours
• Scanning of up to 250-300 pieces using hand held scanner 
• Required language is English
• Candidate must be able to communicate both verbal and written in English