Pay: $18.00/hour
ABOUT US:
Brooklyn Candle Studio is an independent home fragrance design and manufacturing studio based out of Brooklyn, New York. Our core line of products include handcrafted candles, room sprays, and reed diffusers. We produce and ship our products out of our warehouse space in Industry City - a hub of makers, designers, artists, and small businesses. Our dreamy scents are inspired by nature and travel, and our aesthetic is minimalist yet impeccably chic. We always use the highest quality of ingredients.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking full-time Seasonal Shipping Assistants to help in the Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Department. These positions typically require availability to work from November through January. Our normal working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm; preferred schedules will be coordinated on an individual basis and dependent on hiring needs. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, be able to proactively and creatively solve problems, and uphold high quality standards.
Brooklyn Candle Studio is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, national origin, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status. We strongly encourage women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, or anyone from a historically underrepresented community to apply.
Prospective employees must be authorized to work in the United States. Brooklyn Candle Studio has a mandatory vaccination policy for Covid-19 compliant with applicable state and federal law. Offer letter is contingent on proof of vaccination.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include but are not limited to:
Pulling, packing and shipping direct-to-consumer e-commerce orders
Printing packing slips and labels using Shopify and Shipstation
Assembling shipping mailers and gift sets
Performing daily product inventory
Keeping supplies organized and maintaining a clean workspace
Keeping stock organized and accessible
Contributing to cleaning and organizing common areas
Receiving freight shipments of supplies from our building's loading dock; safely using a pallet jack to maneuver freight shipments
Loading pallets of packages onto outgoing trucks
Assisting with other departments as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Warehouse environment, temperature controlled
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Able to stand on feet 8+ hours a day
Able to regularly lift 50+ pounds, sometimes overhead
Able to regularly kneel, bend, and squat
Able to regularly climb a ladder and lift overhead
Able to regularly push, pull, and carry heavy objects
Vision: Able to read data and a computer screen
Hearing: Able to hear co-workers, delivery drivers, and workplace visitors. Note: The noise level in the work environment will vary from quiet to loud.
Sense of Smell: Ability to smell is necessary for quality checking
Equipment Operation: use of pallet jack, air compressors, and production machinery (no prior experience required)
Employees must comply with all safety policies and wear proper PPE as needed or specified in safety policies
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Comprehension: Understand and retain directions
Reading/Writing: Excellent reading/writing skills
Speaking: Communicate effectively with co-workers, delivery drivers, and other workplace visitors
Decision Making: Use problem-solving techniques and possess strong critical thinking skills
Attention to Task/Detail: Laser-sharp attention to detail, ability to stay organized, and multi-task
Interaction with Others: Able to interact with others in a positive and friendly manner
TO APPLY:
Please apply directly on our website at https://brooklyncandlestudio.com/pages/dtc-shipping-team-member. Please include a resume and brief cover letter detailing your interest in the position and any relevant work experience. Due to a high volume of applications, only complete applications will be considered.
THE INTERVIEW PROCESS:
1. The hiring team will review applications on a rolling basis. Candidates we are interested in moving forward with will receive an email inviting them to schedule an initial video interview. The initial interviews are conducted via GoogleMeet and take about 30 minutes.
2. Following the video interview, we offer in-person trial shifts to candidates we think may be a good fit for the position. The trial shift is paid at our starting hourly rate of $18/hr and is scheduled for 4 hours. The trial shift is meant to give candidates an opportunity to see our space, meet the team, and get a feel for what an average day in the role would look like.
3. After the trial shift, the hiring team will follow up within two weeks with our hiring decision.
