Part-Time Seasonal Warehouse Associate (AM Shift)

Returnmates; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Sway is seeking a Seasonal Warehouse Associate in San Jose, CA to support overnight warehouse operations. You will handle receiving, sorting, loading, unloading, and organizing products as a key contributor with potential to grow into a team lead role.

This is a temporary seasonal position with start dates between November 9–16, 2026 and expected duration of 4–6 weeks, with potential extension based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Proven warehouse experience.
• Team player with organizational skills.
• High school diploma.
• Adequate knowledge of warehouse data system.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and organize warehouse space.
• Receive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately.
• Process, sort, and ingest packages accurately.
• Monitor ingoing and outgoing shipments.
• Check and verify shipping labels.
• Reschedule and track failed delivery attempts.
• Coordinate and communicate with drivers regarding pickups and deliveries.

Skills

Proven warehouse experience

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Warehouse data system

Job description

About the Company

Sway is a fast-growing logistics and technology company building next-generation delivery and return solutions for modern e-commerce brands and 3PLs.

We’re rethinking how packages move, making delivery and returns faster, more reliable, and more seamless for customers and brands alike. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for reliable team members to help power our overnight warehouse operations.

About the role

We are seeking a capable Seasonal Warehouse Associate to support our warehouse operations. In this role, you will handle receiving, sorting, loading, unloading, and organizing products, while assisting with a variety of warehouse tasks. You’ll start as a key individual contributor to our warehouse team, with the potential to grow into a team lead role as the company expands.

Seasonal Employment Details

This is a temporary seasonal position to support our upcoming peak season. We anticipate start dates between November 9–16, 2026, with employment expected to last approximately 4–6 weeks, depending on operational needs. There may be opportunities to extend employment beyond the seasonal period based on business needs.

What You'll do:

• Warehouse inventory management
• Process, sort, and ingest packages accurately
• Monitor ingoing and outgoing shipments
• Organize warehouse space
• Receive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately
• Check and verify shipping labels
• Abide by all company safety and hygiene regulations
• Contribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures
• Communicate operational needs & concerns to HQ team
• Coordinate and communicate with drivers regarding pickups and deliveries
• Reschedule and track failed delivery attempts
• Handle basic administrative tasks related to daily operations
• Verify and review delivery photos for accuracy and compliance
• Consolidate pickups and assist in processing outgoing shipments

Qualifications:

Required:

• Proven warehouse experience
• Team player with organizational skills
• High school diploma
• Adequate knowledge of warehouse data system

Nice to Have:

• A BS degree is preferred
• Forklift Certified is preferred but not required

The Sway Way

• The Advantage Is Us
  We build each other up, lead with humility, and believe the best teams achieve extraordinary results together.
• Own It
  We take initiative, embrace accountability, and treat every challenge as an opportunity to make Sway better.
• Always in Motion
  We move with urgency, adapt quickly, and embrace change to keep improving every day.
• Numbers Then Instinct
  We start with data, then pair it with experience and sound judgment to make smart decisions.
• Every Moment Matters
  Every package, every interaction, and every detail shapes the customer experience, so we treat each one with care and never stop looking for ways to improve.

Operations | San Jose, CA
Pay: $20.00/hour
Schedule: Morning shifts (5:00 AM – 8:00 AM)
Location: Onsite – San Jose, CA