Picker / Packer (Part-Time)

Since 1992 our mission has been to see premium exquisite teas steaming in the cups of men, women, and children everywhere, and to emphasize a Sip by Sip Rather Than Gulp by Gulp lifestyle. The Republic of Tea offers more than 300 premium teas, herbs, bottled iced teas and nature-inspired sipware. A socially and environmentally responsible business, The Republic of Tea is a debt-free, family-owned business dedicated to sharing our prosperity by developing products to support worthy philanthropic organizations as well as provide learning and growth opportunities for our Employees internally referred to as Ministers.

Hours will be determined based on availability. Day-shift Mon-Friday.

Job Summary/Purpose

The Republic of Tea is looking for a Picker/Packer to work part-time hours. Our shipping department performs picking of orders, packing products for shipping, and shipping confirmation. Individuals will be cross-trained in all areas of the pick and packing department Shipping confirmation is done throughout the workday.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Induct orders on the automated pick carts following light assignments and shipping invoices.
• Accurately pick orders according to product assignment on automated pick cart, scan item verifying lot and accuracy, review item during pick process auditing for quality, follow light assignment on automated cart to place in the correct customer shipping container, complete all picks for each automated cart assigned, move to the next meeting point to begin picking another automated cart.
• Accurately pack product for shipment, placing orders in a safe manner for successful delivery. Add in necessary packing material, over wraps and postcards, properly tape box, place shipment label, load box on conveyor takeaway for end of line loading.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Manual dexterity to pick and pack single items and case lots
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. multiple times daily
• Ability to push 50 lbs. from pack station to shipping conveyor multiple times daily
• Able to stand or walk for long periods of time up to 12 hours a day
• Expected to perform all inducting, picking, and packing jobs to ensure proper job rotation and minimize repetitive motion
• Attention to detail
• Attendance goal of 2 or less unscheduled absences a year.
• Basic Reading and Math Skills
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to work under pressure
• Must perform work with a sense of urgency
• Complete orders with speed and accuracy
• Ability to gain a general knowledge of computers and the ERP system
• Expectation of zero accidents/injuries of all employees. Be able to identify and correct unsafe practices.
• Minimal forklift experience preferred.

The Republic of Tea is an Equal Opportunity Employer