Seasonal: First Shift Fulfillment Center Associate

Wantable; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee in the break room

Listen to music/podcasts during shifts

401(k) enrollment after 60 days

Potential for regular employment

Job summary

Wantable is looking for Seasonal Fulfillment Center Associates in Milwaukee to pick and pack orders during the busy Cozytober season. Candidates must enjoy fast-paced work and be on their feet most of the time.

Responsibilities include verifying order accuracy, maintaining inventory, and processing returns. Strong literacy and attention to detail are crucial. The position offers perks like music during shifts and a chance to join the 401(k) plan after 60 days.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret numbers quickly.
• Strong attention to detail for inventory accuracy.
• Must communicate effectively with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders efficiently.
• Verify accuracy of item locations and SKUs.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.

Skills

Basic literacy skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Problem-solving ability

Adaptability

Job description

Location

Wantable, Inc. — Fulfillment Center

5315 S 3rd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53207

Schedule

• Full‑time
• Monday‑Friday
• 1st Shift hours: 7:00 AM‑3:30 PM (starting at $15 per hour)

Summary

Wantable is looking for positive and energetic Seasonal Fulfillment Center Associates to pick and pack orders and process returns in our fulfillment center during our busiest time of year: Cozytober! If you are someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, can be on your feet walking all day (or night), and enjoys being able to work individually, Wantable is the place for you!

Position Overview

The Seasonal Fulfillment Center Associate is responsible for picking and packing orders, processing returned orders, and assembling boxes for shipping during the fall months as assigned. This position reports to the Fulfillment Center Supervisors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Read and interpret printed pick tickets, digital packing slips, and RF scanner screens to locate items.
• Verify accuracy of item location codes, stock numbers (SKUs), and product descriptions.
• Review customer information and shipping addresses on labels to ensure accurate delivery routing.
• Pick and pack customer orders.
• Assemble shipping boxes.
• Replenish inventory in picking bins.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in an orderly condition.
• Process Reverse Shipments in an efficient manner.
• Use a handheld scanner to accept items back in their bin location.
• Other duties as assigned by Fulfillment Center Leadership.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Daily attendance is necessary. This position requires the employee to be on their feet for the majority of the shift. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications / Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Basic literacy skills, including the ability to read, match, and interpret numbers, codes, and words quickly.
• Strong attention to detail to detect discrepancies between orders and physical inventory.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Fulfillment Center Leadership.
• Motivation to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem‑solving ability.
• Capacity to work well with others.
• Adaptability: can easily adapt to change in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Ability to work Monday‑Friday with some required Saturday overtime as needed.
• Must maintain a positive attendance record.
• Seasonal assignments will overlap with the company blackout period, from September 15, 2026 – October 16, 2026; time off cannot be requested during this period from seasonal or regular employees.

Perks

• Free coffee in the break room.
• After an initial training period, enjoy listening to music/podcasts during your shift (you must bring headphones).
• Ability to join the company 401(k) after 60 days of employment.
• Opportunity to become a regular employee after the busy season if there is a business need.
• If hired as a regular employee, the employee then has the ability to enroll in regular company benefits. Regular employees also have the ability to make up to $18/hr based on metrics and performance.