Sample Warehouse Associate [AQ-19133]

Aquent; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a dependable Sample Warehouse Associate to support daily operations at our Portland, Oregon facility. This temporary role focuses on managing and reducing sample inventory through liquidation and donation while helping prepare the warehouse for incoming seasonal merchandise.

The ideal candidate enjoys active work, teamwork, and maintaining an organized, safe space. Prior warehouse experience is helpful but not required; reliability and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to write clearly for inventory and shipping records.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Comfortable standing and walking for an 8-hour shift.
• Strong attention to detail when sorting, counting, and documenting merchandise.
• Ability to follow warehouse procedures and safety guidelines.
• Dependable, organized, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate samples to determine liquidation or donation eligibility.
• Sort merchandise by gender, product type, and designation.
• Prepare, count, package, and label items for shipment.
• Document carton contents and inventory quantities.
• Palletize cartons and stage merchandise for shipment.
• Assist with loading and unloading sample shipments.
• Pull and pack warehouse orders accurately.
• Organize inventory with similar merchandise throughout the warehouse.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Documentation

Attention to detail

Team player

Lifts up to 40 lbs

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Sample Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse operations at a fast-paced apparel and footwear facility. This temporary position will primarily focus on managing and reducing existing sample inventory through liquidation and donation processes, helping prepare the warehouse for incoming seasonal merchandise.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys staying active, working as part of a team, and maintaining an organized warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate apparel, footwear, and accessory samples to determine eligibility for liquidation or donation.
• Sort eligible merchandise by gender, product type, and liquidation/donation designation.
• Prepare, count, package, and label merchandise for shipment.
• Accurately document carton contents and inventory quantities.
• Palletize completed cartons and stage merchandise for shipment.
• Assist with loading and unloading incoming and outgoing sample shipments.
• Pull and pack warehouse orders accurately and efficiently.
• Organize and stage inventory with similar merchandise throughout the warehouse.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including sweeping, removing trash and recycling, stacking pallets, and organizing work areas.
• May occasionally operate a pallet jack; prior pallet jack experience is helpful but not required.
• Assist with additional warehouse duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to write clearly and legibly for inventory and shipping documentation.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable standing and walking for the majority of an 8-hour shift.
• Strong attention to detail when sorting, counting, and documenting merchandise.
• Ability to follow established warehouse procedures and safety guidelines.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous warehouse, inventory, fulfillment, retail stockroom, shipping/receiving, or distribution experience is helpful but not required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, physically comfortable with an active warehouse environment, and able to work efficiently while maintaining accuracy. Experience handling apparel, footwear, accessories, samples, inventory, or retail merchandise would be especially relevant.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

Our client strives to be the global leader in the sporting goods industry with brands built on a passion for sports and a sporting lifestyle. They are committed to continuously strengthening brands and products to improve their competitive position. Their strategic focus is on increasing brand credibility, elevating the experience for their consumers, and pushing the boundaries in sustainability. The execution of their strategy is enabled by a mindset of innovation across all dimensions of their business as well as their digital transformation. With a commitment to digital transformation and sustainability, the company continues to evolve to meet the needs of modern consumers.