Seasonal Heavy-Item Packer | Fulfillment Specialist

Garden Trends Inc; Maplewood (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Trends Inc. in Rochester, NY is seeking a Seasonal Specialty Order Packer to support the Fulfillment team during peak shipping periods. You will verify items, select packing materials, and ensure orders are securely prepared to meet deadlines.

This role requires attention to detail, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and reliability in a fast-paced warehouse. Prior packing or fulfillment experience is helpful but not required; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to count accurately.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality throughout the seasonal assignment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous warehouse, packing, or fulfillment experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Verify product items and quantities against pick tickets before packing.
• Inspect products and packaging; promptly report shortages, damage, discrepancies, or delays that could affect accuracy or on-time shipment.
• Select appropriately sized boxes and packing materials to prevent damage and avoid unnecessary material use and shipping costs.
• Pack and seal orders securely to protect heavy, bulky, or specialty items during transit and reduce damage, returns, and replacement costs. Keep cartons organized by customer order.
• Apply required labels and identify cartons according to department procedures.
• Move completed orders to designated shipping or staging areas; assist with palletizing and wrapping as trained.
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and stocked with packing supplies.
• Follow safety procedures and proper lifting practices.
• Meet established order accuracy and productivity expectations while maintaining packaging quality and completing orders by required shipping deadlines.
• Assist with other fulfillment duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow written & verbal instructions

Reliability & punctuality

Teamwork / independent work

Warehouse / fulfillment experience

Job description

Garden Trends Inc. in Rochester, NY is seeking a Seasonal Specialty Order Packer to support the Fulfillment team during peak shipping periods. You will verify items, select packing materials, and ensure orders are securely prepared to meet deadlines.

This role requires attention to detail, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and reliability in a fast-paced warehouse. Prior packing or fulfillment experience is helpful but not required; training is provided.