Part-Time Seasonal Warehouse Associate (AM Shift)

Returnmates; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 57,859,000; Part time

Job summary

Sway is seeking a Seasonal Warehouse Associate in Orange County, CA. The role supports receiving, sorting, loading, and organizing inventory with a focus on accuracy and safety. This entry-level position offers a path to lead responsibilities as the team grows.

You will start as an individual contributor during the peak season, with potential extension based on business needs. Workplace is onsite in Santa Ana, CA with early morning shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Handle receiving, sorting, loading, unloading, and organizing products.
• Assist with warehouse tasks and improve procedures.
• Monitor ingoing and outgoing shipments.
• Contribute ideas to optimize warehousing procedures.
• Communicate operational needs to HQ team.
• Coordinate with drivers for pickups and deliveries.
• Reschedule and track failed delivery attempts.
• Perform basic administrative daily tasks.
• Verify delivery photos for accuracy and compliance.
• Consolidate pickups and assist with processing outgoing shipments.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Team player

Organizational skills

Warehouse data system

Education

High school diploma

BS degree (nice to have)

Tools

Forklift certification

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 | Orange County, CA
Pay: $18.00/hour
Schedule: Morning shifts (4:00 AM – 8:00 AM)
Location: Onsite – Orange County, CA (Santa Ana)