Auction Pickup & Shipping Team Member

Caring Transitions; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Caring Transitions of Ellicott City is seeking reliable Transition Pros to help with auction pickup days and shipping operations. You’ll assist customers in collecting winnings, help move and organize items, and carefully pack shipments to protect fragile pieces.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone who stays active, works well with a team, and can manage a variety of items throughout busy pickup and shipping days, especially Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual, especially for Saturday pickup days.
• High energy and able to lift and move items.
• Customer-focused, friendly, and professional.
• Detail-oriented with ability to match items to orders.
• Team player who can adapt to different tasks.
• Organized and able to track multiple orders.

Responsibilities

• Pickup customers’ auction winnings and load them safely.
• Move boxes and furniture from pickup area to vehicles.
• Organize items by customer/order to prevent mix-ups.
• Pack items securely for shipping, protecting fragile items.
• Match items with orders and shipping details.
• Assist customers with questions during pickup.
• Keep pickup and shipping areas clean and safe.

Skills

Reliable

High Energy

Customer-Focused

Detail-Oriented

Team Player

Organized

Job description

Auction Pickup & Shipping Team Member

The Big Picture

Do you enjoy staying active, working with a team, and seeing the results of your work at the end of the day?

Caring Transitions of Ellicott City is looking for reliable Transition Pros to help with our auction pickup days and shipping operations. You’ll help customers collect their auction winnings, organize and move items, and carefully pack items that need to be shipped.

This is a hands-on position that is perfect for someone who enjoys working with people, staying busy, and handling a variety of unique items.

Your Day-to-Day

• Pickup Pro: Help customers locate and safely load their auction winnings during pickup events.
• Moving & Loading: Safely move boxes, furniture, and other auction items from the pickup area to customers’ vehicles.
• Item Organizer: Help organize auction items by customer/order so pickups run smoothly and efficiently.
• Shipping Specialist: Carefully pack auction items for shipment, making sure fragile and valuable items are properly protected.
• Order Organizer: Match items with customer orders and shipping information to help prevent mistakes.
• Customer Helper: Provide friendly, professional assistance to customers during pickup and answer basic questions about their orders.
• Keep It Moving: Help keep the pickup and shipping areas organized, clean, and safe throughout the day.

Who You Are

• Reliable: You show up on time and are dependable, especially for scheduled Saturday pickup days.
• High Energy: You enjoy staying active and don’t mind lifting, carrying, and moving items throughout the day.
• Customer-Focused: You’re friendly, patient, and professional when working with customers.
• Detail-Oriented: You can carefully match items to orders and pay attention to shipping and pickup details.
• A Team Player: You work well with others and are willing to jump in wherever help is needed.
• Organized: You can keep track of multiple orders and items without losing focus.

Bonus Skills

Not required, but a plus:

• Experience packing and shipping items
• Familiarity with online auctions, CTBids, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or other resale platforms
• Experience handling antiques, collectibles, artwork, electronics, glassware, or other fragile items
• Comfortable using a smartphone for scheduling, directions, communication, and work-related apps

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Variety: Every auction is different, and you’ll handle a wide variety of interesting items.
• Active Work: No sitting at a desk all day.
• Flexible Schedule: Work primarily around Saturday pickup events and scheduled shipping needs.
• Team Environment: Work alongside a friendly crew in a fast-paced environment.
• Meaningful Work: You’re helping customers receive their auction purchases while making the pickup and shipping process easy and organized.

Compensation & Schedule

• Competitive hourly rate
• Part-time work with flexible hours
• Additional hours available based on auction pickup and shipping needs

Job Requirements

• Must be able to safely lift 40+ pounds
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and work for extended periods
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must have a smartphone for scheduling, timekeeping, project management apps, directions, and communication
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Must be comfortable working with customers
• Must be comfortable handling and packing a variety of items