Fulfillment Clerk - Seasonal

Fulfillment Clerk- Seasonal

Harris Seeds has a long tradition of supplying the finest vegetable seeds, flower seeds, plants and supplies to growers and gardeners in the United States. Established in Rochester, NY in 1879, the company has become well established and continually follows our philosophy to – “offer our customers a quality product at a fair price” and maintain a family-oriented environment. This philosophy sets us apart and strengthens our goal as a company to provide the best service to our customers.

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Job Summary

Harris Seeds is a dynamic, fast-paced environment with high standards for efficient order flow that is shown by getting orders picked, scanned, packed and shipped, often within 24 hours of order placement. We need hard working, energetic, and extremely detail focused individuals to join our team to help us deliver quality product to our customers daily. The ideal candidate should be process oriented and strive to build accuracy and speed each workday. Our team is encouraging, supportive, and includes individuals that are entry level as well as those who have many years of experience in a warehouse environment.

The Fulfillment Clerk is responsible for varying tasks within the department that pertain to picking, scanning and packing customer orders in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security, and productivity. This position is responsible for the completeness and correctness of all orders leaving our facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Correctly operate handheld and box barcode scanners to efficiently scan all picked orders prior to shipping.
• Neatly applies germ labels as required.
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work environment and restocks supplies at regular intervals.
• Maintains positive and cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
• Efficiently and accurately pick customer orders for shipment using order pick lists and adhering to established picking procedures.
• Responsible for determining appropriate size shipping boxes and bags for orders.
• Correctly and neatly packs and protects product(s) in shipping boxes to help prevent damage during shipping.
• Accurately places product(s) into envelopes, boxes or other containers and fills with packing materials to help prevent damage during shipping. Closes, seals and labels packages.
• Secures boxes to ensure they remain closed during shipment.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a warehouse environment or using scanners is a plus.

Competencies/Skills

• General computer skills.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work closely with a small group and be a team player.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to walk and bend for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

This job operates in a warehouse environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, and standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters and tape dispensers.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EEO Statement

Garden Trends, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employee and applicants for employment without regards to on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, results of genetic testing, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, demotion and training.

Garden Trends Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Disclaimer

The individual in this position is employed by an outside temporary employment agency and work schedule is determined by work volume. This job description does not and shall not imply a contract for employment between the individual and
Garden Trends Inc DBA Harris Seeds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary