Distribution Team Member-2nd Shift

thredUP; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1,000 thredUP stock options

Base wage of $11.00-$15.00/hour

Job summary

thredUP is hiring for a full-time Associate position in Vernon Hills, Illinois, where you will support our growing distribution center. Responsibilities include receiving and inspecting garments, ensuring they meet our high standards, and assisting in various stages of processing and distribution.

We are looking for team players with a love for clothes and a detail-oriented mindset to help us deliver quality service as we scale our operations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift/carry up to 30 lbs and push/pull wheeled racks weighing up to 150 lbs.
• Experience in retail, warehousing, or teamwork environments is preferred.
• Must have good proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect goods based on standards.
• Itemize, photograph, and pack apparel and other items.
• Collaborate with team members to meet productivity goals.

Skills

High attention to detail

Punctuality and reliability

Team player

Love for clothes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld electronic devices

Desktop computers

Job description

About thredUP:

thredUP, based in San Francisco, is the leading online marketplace for buying and selling like-new women’s and kids’ clothing. thredUP was founded in 2009 and currently employs nearly 1,000 people across its corporate office and four distribution centers. To date, thredUP has raised $125 million from top-tier investors, most recently closing an $81M equity investment from Goldman Sachs.

thredUP’s mission is to inspire a new generation of consumers to think secondhand first. We are achieving this mission being the most convenient solution for busy moms to “clean out” their closets, get organized and do good in the process. thredUP also has the widest and most affordable selection of secondhand clothes in all the name brands customers want to own, in like-new condition.

thredUP is growing rapidly, and has built a world-class team that includes investors and executives from Netflix, Virgin, DVF, GAP and Sephora. We are building the leader in the online secondhand apparel market, and we are just getting started.

Job Description

We are hiring for Full-time only positions at this time. (40+ hours)

thredUP has launched an online marketplace for buying and consigning used clothing. We are rapidly scaling up our distribution center operations to manage these garments, and are hiring Associates to help us in all stages of processing and distribution.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Receive goods, and reconcile against all pertinent supplier information
• Inspect apparel and accept it into inventory based on thredUP’s high standards regarding condition, brand, and sizing. Perform quality control at all key steps.
• Itemize, photograph, hang, pick, and pack apparel and related items. Associates may be flexibly assigned to any or all of these tasks during a single shift.
• Work with other members of the team to meet individual and collective goals for high productivity, low defect rates, short lead times, and scale up.
• Determine ways to continually improve all processes and the customer experience, particularly as our operations grow in scale. i.e., not only operate within Standard Operating Procedures, but also improve them.
• Other on-site duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Traits we are passionately seeking: high energy, positive attitude, team players, and people who love clothes and believe in making the world a better place by assisting us in consigning and purchasing quality items.
• Must have high attention to detail, punctuality, reliability, and a strong motivation to grow our company.
• Technology: dexterity in using handheld electronic devices (e.g., scanners, cameras, and smart phones), desktop computers, and touch screen systems for data entry.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs, push/pull wheeled clothing racks weighing up to 150 lbs, flexibly shift between multiple workstations, and actively use a smart phone for continuous periods up to 3 hours. I.e., this role requires moderate physical effort such as the ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, bend down, and reach overhead. Position experiences exposure to allergens such as pet dander and hair, perfumes, and colognes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge (and judgment) about the condition, style, and pricing of great clothes.
• Extensive familiarity with iPhones and/or Touch technologies.
• Experience in retail, warehousing, or similar fast-paced environments requiring teamwork.

Additional Information

Other Details

The base wage is $11.00/hour, and also includes 1,000 thredUP stock options to share in the ownership & success of thredUP. Pay increases depend on experience, demonstrated capabilities, and work performance. This is a nonexempt position.

Qualified candidates will be brought on as temporary employees. The temporary assignment will be for a period of up to 60 days.

Your work schedule will include Saturdays when needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Note: this job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks, or to change existing ones, as management deems necessary.

Starting Salary: $11.00/hour- $15.00/hour + 1,000 stock options

Hours: 3:00pm-11:30PM M-F

• 1 year continuous employment
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Basic reading and arithmetic skills, English language proficiency (spoken and written)