Warehouse Associate (Thursday -Sunday)

Everything Kitchens is a woman-owned and operated Springfield, Missouri based online kitchenware retailer that has been gathering people around the table since 2002. We have a passion for expertly delivering joy to kitchens and we do that by helping home chefs select the right products with ease and smoothly deliver all their cooking needs from our kitchen to theirs.

Position type/expected hours of work: Full-time (30 - 40 hours/week) with seasonal voluntary and mandatory overtime (as needed due to sales volume); typical shifts are 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

About the Role: Warehouse associates are responsible for the daily processing and fulfilling of customer’s online orders. Your goal will be to process these customer orders accurately and quickly while maintaining the packing standards we've developed. Previous warehouse experience isn't necessary as this is an entry level role with an opportunity to grow within the company.

At Everything Kitchens, we recognize that our most successful Warehouse Associates embody a set of five core principles that contribute to our collective success. If you're reliable and thrive in a collaborative work culture, we want you to be a part of our team.

1. Follow Directions with Precision: Our warehouse thrives on efficiency, and successful associates understand the importance of following directions with precision. Attention to detail is the key to our seamless operations, ensuring that products are processed accurately and orders are fulfilled promptly. If you take pride in getting things right the first time, we want to hear from you.
2. Punctuality is Non-Negotiable: Time is of the essence in the fast-paced world of warehouse operations. Our most successful associates are punctual and understand the impact of their presence on the overall workflow. Being on time demonstrates your commitment to the team and contributes to the smooth functioning of our daily operations.
3. Consistency Matters: Be at Work Every Day: Reliability is the cornerstone of success in our warehouse. We value associates who consistently show up for work, ready to tackle the day's challenges. Being present every day not only ensures the reliability of our operations but also fosters a positive and cohesive work environment.
4. Foster Positive Relationships: Get Along with Co-workers: Collaboration is at the heart of our success, and we value associates who contribute to a positive and harmonious workplace. Successful Warehouse Associates not only perform their individual tasks with excellence but also build strong relationships with their colleagues. Teamwork makes the dream work, and we're looking for individuals who thrive in a supportive team environment.
5. Navigate Leadership Dynamics: Get Along with Leadership: Our leadership team is here to support and guide you. Successful Warehouse Associates understand the importance of effective communication and collaboration with leadership. Building a positive rapport with supervisors enhances the overall work experience, creating a synergy that propels both individual and team success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Picking single and multi-piece orders using scanner devices
• Reviewing ready-to-ship orders for accuracy at computer stations
• Wrapping and packing orders, using equipment such as box cutters and tape guns
• Loading and unloading customer orders onto freight vehicles
• Communicating and collaborating with supervisors and co-workers
• Problem solving unique order and shipping issues
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

Everything Kitchens retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Qualifications & Physical Demands:

• Comfortable and literate with computers (Windows 10) and mobile devices
• Able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time during shift
• Able to move throughout the building at least 50% of the time during shift
• Able to move product weighing up to 50 pounds and team lift
• Able to ascend/descend ladders
• Able to bend, stoop, stretch, or crouch

Work Environment:

• Partially climate controlled warehouse; varying temperatures depending on season
• Environment does have a small amount of dust/fine particulates
• Exposure to loud noises and flashing lights (i.e. forklift horn, turret truck light)

Compensation

This is a non-exempt role. The starting pay for this role is $15.00/hour ($31,200/year).

EEO Statement

Everything Kitchens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Working at Everything Kitchens

As a company, we value our team and want to support them--the number one perk our employees talk about is our great work/life balance! We work hard but we also want our employees to have the flexibility they need to live their lives outside the office. In addition, here are some other benefits and perks we offer:

• Day shift ONLY! No night or second shifts.
• Weekly pay
• Plenty of opportunities for seasonal overtime (November, December, January)
• Health, dental, vision, and group life insurance options available after 60 days
• Employee discount on over 12,000 kitchenware products
• Simple IRA retirement plan with a 3% company match
• Parental leave
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Work anniversary and vacation bonuses
• Access to our "appliance library"
• Collaborative and helpful work environment

Our Values

• Opportunistic - Look for and exploit opportunity in problems and in everyday situations. Be willing to grow and pivot to achieve them.
• Helpful - Be helpful with your co-workers. Look at everything through the lens of the customer. Make sure everything you do is beneficial to them, and the experience you would want to receive if you were in their shoes.
• Accountable - Consistently do what you say, say what you do, and do it by when you say it will be done.
• Balanced - As much as seasonally possible, engage and work hard while here, then shut it off, recharge, and be present with those you love when you leave. Work / life balance creates long lasting employees.
• Humble - Be humbly confident, a servant leader, someone who is dedicated, genuine, honest, gracious & loyal. Nobody is entitled to anything. Provide value to the company and customers before expecting anything in return.