Overnight Warehouse Associate

Saltbox; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off accrues with hours

Part‑time can flex to full‑time

401K plan options

Company‑paid disability & life

Job summary

Saltbox is hiring for a part‑time dock operator at our Alexandria location. The role starts at 3:00am and involves unloading inbound freight, presorting by batch/market, and scanning packages with a handheld device.

You will maintain a clean, efficient dock and help ensure on‑time dispatch. Ideal candidates are reliable, able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and quickly learn to use Sort App and handheld scanners.

Qualifications

• Must be able to start at 3:00am and work a 5–6 hour shift.
• Stand for 5+ hours and lift/move packages up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in warehouse/logistics is plus; willingness to learn AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound freight and stage for sorting.
• Presort packages by batch and market.
• Scan every package twice using the Sort App.
• Aim for 225 units per hour with accurate bin assignment.
• Assist with dispatch and ensure routes are ready by 11:00am.

Skills

AI tools on floor

Attention to detail

Reliability & punctuality

Physical stamina

Tools

Sort App handheld device

Handheld scanners

Mobile apps

Job description

Saltbox makes the hardest parts of running a small online business simple. Our workspaces bring together flexible warehouse suites, offices, and hands‑on logistics support, all designed to help eCommerce entrepreneurs scale with confidence. Our members run businesses across Fashion & Apparel, Health & Beauty, Electronics, Household Goods, and more. When you join Saltbox, you're not just joining a company, you're helping real small business owners in your own backyard succeed.

We're scaling something new at Saltbox, and the earliest shift is where it starts. This location runs a dock sorting operation that unloads, presorts, scans, and dispatches thousands of packages before most people are awake, and we need reliable people to run it.

What the job looks like

Your shift starts at 3:00am. You'll unload inbound freight, presort it by batch and market, and scan each package into the Sort App on a handheld device. From 3:00am to 8:00am the focus is getting everything sorted and staged; from 8:00am the focus shifts to dispatch as drivers pick up their loads. It's physical, fast, detail‑driven work with a small, tight crew, and when the packages are out the door your shift is done, usually a 5 to 6 hour day.

What you will own

• Unload inbound freight at the start of your shift and stage it for sorting, keeping the dock clear and organized as volume comes in.
• Presort packages by batch and market so the sort line moves without backups.
• Flag damaged, mislabeled, or missing packages to the Lead the moment you spot them.

Package scanning & sortation

• Scan every package using the Sort App on a handheld device, two scans each: presort and bin assignment.
• Hold a target of 225 units per hour (UPH), scanning each package twice for presort and bin assignment.
• Sort packages into the correct shelving unit or bin by batch and market assignment. Missorts delay drivers and risk SLA breaches, so accuracy comes first.

Staging & dispatch

• Move sorted batches to the driver handoff zone before the dispatch window opens.
• Assist with dispatch scanning from 8:00am as drivers pick up their loads.
• Help ensure all routes are dispatched by 11:00am, with 99.5% of packages out the door.

Workspace stewardship

• Keep the sortation and dock area clean, organized, and safe for the full shift.
• Return handheld devices and equipment to their proper positions at shift end.
• Help count on‑hand packages at shift end and flag any discrepancies to the Lead right away.

How we measure success

• 225 units per hour (UPH) sustained through your shift, keeping pace without cutting corners on accuracy.
• Inbound freight unloaded and fully sorted by 8:00am, presorting is only half the job.
• All routes dispatched by 11:00am, with 99.5% of packages out the door.
• Accuracy on bin and market assignment, missorts caught before they ever reach a driver.
• On‑hand package counts reconciled and discrepancies flagged the same shift.
• Consistent attendance and on‑time 3:00am starts; the shift depends on a full crew.

Who thrives here

• Enthrued by early mornings and a fast dock, not worn down by them.
• Takes real pride in physical work done well and holds yourself to a high standard without being watched.
• Moves with purpose and stays accurate under volume: right package, right bin, right scan, every time.
• Shows up, every shift. The crew is counting on you being there at 3:00am.
• Brings a steady attitude and pitches in wherever the operation needs you.
• Takes ownership of outcomes, not just tasks; that's the ownership mentality we hire for.

What you bring

• Comfortable using AI tools, Claude, ChatGPT, voice assistants, on the floor to answer questions, translate, and draft communications. If new to this, willing to learn quickly.
• Reliable start at 3:00am on the schedule set by your location.
• Ability to stand for 5+ hours and lift or move packages up to 50 lbs; reasonable accommodation provided.
• Comfortable using handheld scanning devices and mobile apps, and quick to learn new tools.
• Reliable transportation to your Saltbox location for an early morning start.
• Dependable and detail‑oriented, with a track record of showing up and doing the work with care.
• Prior warehouse, logistics, fulfillment, or retail experience is a plus, but if you've got hustle, we'll train you on the rest.

What we offer

• Paid time off that accrues with the hours you work.
• Room to grow: this part‑time role can flex to full‑time as the operation scales. Full‑time team members unlock our full benefits package, including Aetna medical with two plans covered 100% or a low PPO premium, dental and vision at 100%, 401K plan options, company‑paid long‑term and short‑term disability and life insurance, and paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and parental leave.

How we work with AI

AI is part of how we work at Saltbox. Every role here is expected to use AI tools as part of daily work, not as a novelty, but as a real lever for doing the job better. We invest in protected time, training budget, and a peer community to support that growth, and we expect every team member to lean in.

Ready to apply

Saltbox is excited to offer a part‑time hourly position with a base pay range of $20.00 to $21.00 per hour, depending on your location. We understand that cost of living varies across our markets, and our compensation reflects that.

If you’re looking for an early morning role where showing up well and doing the work with care truly matters, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Saltbox team.