Seasonal Shipping Handler

Description

Job Title: Seasonal Shipping Handler   

Department: Operations

Reports to: Shipping Manager  

Last Revised: 05/07/2025

Job Summary:

Seasonal Shipping Handlers are responsible for picking and packing all Antique Candle Co.® orders for shipping within a 1-2 day turnaround time. In the last three months of 2024, our team sent out roughly 50,000 packages which means we work in a fast-paced warehouse environment. You will get to work in a fun and friendly work setting while getting to make a candle friend’s day by shipping their products in a timely manner. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No supervisory responsibilities at this time. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Executes a pick to cart system to pack and prepare shipments to maximize efficiency and ensure customer satisfaction. 
• Keeps stock organized and easily accessible for shipment. 
• Replenishes shipping lines of packaging materials to ensure packers can consistently and efficiently ship out orders. 
• Packages wholesale and retail orders securely, in an aesthetically pleasing way and within the 1-2 business day turnaround time by meeting shipping quotas. 
• Completes shipping end of day tasks and 5S tasks daily. 
• Unloads pallets of raw materials and assists with weekly assigned cleaning tasks. 
• Supports the Production team in various candle making tasks as needed. 

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to work quickly and efficiently. 
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative. 
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to function well in a team environment that is high-paced and at times (let’s be honest, we’re talking Q3 and Q4) stressful.
• Ability to exhibit the small business mindset, even as the business grows. 
• Willingness to shift and be flexible with changing goals and timelines.

Education and Experience:

No education or experience required.

Physical Requirements:

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds. 

Standing work approximately 90% of the time. 

Environment Requirements:

Working in an environment with various fragrances and scents. 

Travel Requirements:

No travel required. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.