Company description

Kate McLeod creates effective, good-for-you products that help customers find moments of intentioned self care in their lives. Our hero product is the Body Stone, an innovative solid moisturizer that melts into the skin on contact. It's designed to be used daily and turns something quotidian into an intentioned moment of self care — a source of everyday magic.

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW & PURPOSE
The Packaging Assistant will be responsible for packaging our product for distribution to customers, fulfillment center, and wholesale orders at our Hudson Valley workshop based in Red Hook, NY. This is a physical role. Full-time and part-time opportunities available. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hand-wrap and package all products for distribution
• Setup packaging line with all required materials to ensure daily packaging targets are met
• Accurately monitor and document daily output for all packaging activities, including any QA rejects through paper logs or directly in the computer system, if applicable
• Ensure accurate and timely receipt of all inbound shipments and flag any discrepancies to management
• Maintain accurate inventory counts for all packaging and WIP materials and participate in monthly cycle count process as needed
• Box, palletize, and label outbound shipments according to Kate McLeod specifications
• Pick, pack, and prep wholesale shipments according to retailer specifications
• Adhere to all health and safety guidelines and utilize required safety gear when performing specific tasks
• Ensure both packaging workspace and inventory storage areas are clean and orderly
• Other related assignments as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience working in a manufacturing or fulfillment environment highly preferred
• Ability to maneuver pallets, operate forklift and other equipment as needed
• Ability to work with speed and accuracy in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating strong attention to detail
• Productive, adaptable worker with a willingness to tackle any task large or small
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift 35 pounds repeatedly and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 8 hours during shifts
• Flexibility to meet shift changes as required
• Basic computer skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 55 pounds repeatedly and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
• Ability to maneuver pallets, operate forklift and other equipment as needed
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 9 hours during shifts

Kate McLeod is committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome our employees’ differences in race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, medical conditions, among other characteristics.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $17.00 - $19.00

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Deadline

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