Seasonal Material Handler

Columbia Sportswear Company; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support distribution operations at our US facility. You will ensure products are received, labeled, inventoried and shipped to meet customer expectations.

You will load and unload materials, use hand trucks, forklifts, and other equipment, and maintain accuracy in the Warehouse Management System while collaborating with teams to keep the flow of information smooth.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have worked 1,000 hours.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming products and affix proper labeling.
• Load and unload materials, use forklifts and other handling equipment.
• Maintain accuracy in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Operate manual or automated material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers).
• Maintain communication with Columbia Sportswear management and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Job description

Contributes to the distribution of product from Columbia Sportswear Company’s Distribution Center by insuring our product is received, labeled, inventoried and shipped according to customer expectations and demands. Loads and unloads material within a warehouse or storage facility. Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment to move material to and from aircraft, trucks or trains and within the storage facility.

• Receives incoming products and affixes proper labeling.
• Makes boxes according to pick labels, loads on cart and picks to appropriate box.
• Unloads cases from pick cart, verifies accuracy of packing. Seals cartons and sends to shipping.
• Disposes of empty cartons.
• Maintains accuracy and attention to detail while using Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure accountability for all units.
• May operate manual or automated material handling equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or order pickers.
• Maintains positive open lines of communication with all Columbia Sportswear management, staff and other departments in order to contribute to the smooth flow of information and efficient operation of the organization.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [e-mail] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.

Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Our four primary brands — Columbia®, Mountain Hardwear®, SOREL® and prAna® — complement each other to address the diverse needs of active consumers and their products have gained an international reputation for their innovation, quality and performance. Learn more about our family of brands here.

Employees must be age 18 and have worked 1,000 hours. We also offer generous employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for Wellness Time Off, which complies with all applicable state and local paid leave laws.