SAMPLE PROCESSOR

Atrium; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary-to-permanent opportunity

Conversion after ~6 months

Experience in merchandising/productOps

Job summary

Atrium is hiring a Sample Processor in New York to provide administrative and operational support for product samples. You will track, organize, photograph, store, and process physical samples, working closely with merchandising and product teams.

This temp-to-perm role offers growth potential after approximately six months. Responsibilities include tracking samples, documenting in internal systems, creating barcodes, photographing items, and coordinating with vendors to meet deadlines and

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of related work experience or retail experience.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Track expected product samples and communicate requirements and due dates to vendors.
• Prepare updates on outstanding or late samples.
• Unpack and organize incoming samples.
• Receive and document samples in tracking systems and attach barcodes.
• Photograph samples and upload images to digital records.
• Organize storage locations and maintain location records.
• Retrieve samples for internal teams as needed.
• Prepare samples for merchant review meetings.
• Record sample feedback and approval decisions.
• Communicate feedback to vendors using established processes.
• Coordinate sample donation or disposal activities.
• Perform other admin and organizational duties as assigned.

Skills

One year experience

Retail experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Physical tasks handling

Education

High school diploma

College degree not required

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About Atrium:

What you do matters. Guided by our Applicant-Centric approach, we foster an environment of collaboration, high performance, and innovation where your talents are valued, and your achievements are celebrated. Join us and become part of an inclusive team committed to your growth and success.

Client Overview:

A leading retail organization seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual to support its Merchant and Product Technical Services teams. Our client is seeking a Sample Processor to support product sample tracking, organization, documentation, and operational processes.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$18/hr

Position Overview:

The Sample Processor provides administrative and operational support by receiving, tracking, organizing, photographing, storing, and processing physical product samples. This position works closely with internal merchandising and product teams to ensure samples are accurately documented and available for review. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity with the potential to convert to a permanent position after approximately six months.

Responsibilities of the Sample Processor:

• Track expected product samples and communicate sample requirements and due dates to vendors.
• Prepare updates regarding outstanding or late samples.
• Unpack and organize incoming product samples.
• Receive and document samples in internal tracking systems.
• Create and attach barcodes for sample tracking.
• Photograph samples according to established guidelines and upload images to digital records.
• Organize samples in designated storage areas and maintain accurate location records.
• Retrieve samples for internal team members as needed.
• Prepare samples for merchant review meetings.
• Record sample feedback, notes, and approval decisions.
• Communicate sample feedback to vendors using established processes.
• Identify and process samples eligible for disposal.
• Coordinate sample donation or disposal activities.
• Perform other administrative and organizational duties as assigned.

Required Experience/Skills for the Sample Processor:

• Minimum one year of related work experience and/or retail experience.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working at a computer as well as performing physical tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing processes.
• Team-oriented and dependable.
• Ability to lift and move packages weighing up to 35 pounds.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Sample Processor:

• Experience with physical product samples, inventory, merchandise, or product-related administrative processes.
• Experience using tracking, inventory, or database systems.
• Retail, merchandising, apparel, product development, or similar industry experience.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four-year college degree is not required.

Benefits:

• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity.
• Potential for conversion to a permanent position after approximately six months based on business needs and performance.
• Opportunity to gain experience supporting merchandising and product operations.