WAREHOUSE FLOOR ASSISTANT

Job Summary: The Warehouse Floor Assistant will be responsible for supporting various team members as needed. He/she will act as a backup person to help assemble boxes for packing, select items for shipment, as well as, receiving shipments. The hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm and Saturdays on an as-needed basis. This position of employment is considered non-exempt and as a non-exempt employee, you will be eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked outside of 40 per week. Responsibilities: Assist to assemble corrugated boxes for packing use Help to change method of packing for garments according to customer requirements Select item orders during high volume times Sort items on racks, shelves or bins according to Lafayette 148 standards Assist in loading orders when UPS or truck arrives for pick up Support as needed Desired Background: Minimum High School diploma (or equivalent) Experience in fashion industry a plus Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in the garment industry Warehouse work experience preferred Skills: Strong communication skills Must be self-motivated and proactive Previous stock experience desired Strong attention to detail Team player Effective time management skills and must be able to multi-task Fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency on assignments Excellent organization skills; attention to detail and excellent follow up skills Must be flexible (hours outside of normal working hours) and able to act independently Proficient in Microsoft Office Since this position requires the handling of merchandise there will be physical work.