We're Distro and we're a network of makers throughout the US who make, pack, and ship products for our customers, directly to their customers. We save our customers up to 60% on shipping their heavy wood products, and by working with us, they don't have to invest in commercial space, equipment, or more staff. We connect directly to their store and we fulfill their orders as they come in. You can learn more about us here: distromade.com.
How it works:
If we put you on the project, you'll get orders through our software. Once you make the product, you print a label, request pickup, and get paid automatically. You get all the supplies sent to you, besides the wood, which you get reimbursed for along with the fee, based on board feet in the product + 25% board feet for waste, after you schedule pickup for the item.
The wood:
We need you to be able to source 4/4 Walnut at $12 bd ft or less. This unfortunately is a deal breaker for this project, but please still apply so we have you in our list for future customers.
The project:
We have a customer in Texas looking to work with us long term and we need someone on the west coast, ideally Northern California or Oregon and would consider Washington for the right fit. The product is made with a CNC and requires some assembly and finishing. Finish is a simple coat of furniture wax, no stains.
Customer sells 10 per week, which will be divided among 2 other makers depending on their customers location. You would cover the west region. This customer also has a large catalog and they want to give us more products over the long term, so this will likely increase in volume through other products over time.
The product:
The product is an entry way coat hanger, similar to this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1523974114/modern-piano-fumed-oak-with-beech-hook-2
The pay:
We base our pay on a $200 day divided by how many you can make in a day. The customer can make 6 a day, so the fee paid for this item is $34 + $5 if you can turnaround in 5 days or less. Plus, they have the option to give discretionary bonuses in our software, like if you earn a 5 star review.
You:
We don't just let anyone in our network. We are very critical about these areas:
1. Attention to detail
2. Ability to follow directions
3. Adaptability
4. Promptness
5. Reliability
If you feel like you'd be a good fit, please apply. We're looking for someone to put on this project ASAP, but want to meet all of you for future opportunities!
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
Application Question(s):
- Where are you located?
Are you able to easily source 4/4 Walnut at $12/bd ft or less?
Do you own and can operate a CNC machine?
Can you get both USPS and UPS pickups at your location?
Work Location: Remote