Seasonal Operations Assistant

Alabama Outdoors; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Above & Beyond Award

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Flexible schedule

Positive work environment

Leadership development

Job summary

Alabama Outdoors is seeking an Operations Assistant to support back-of-house operations during Q4. You will help manage inventory, transfers, and fulfillment, while occasionally assisting on the sales floor. This temporary position offers growth opportunities and a flexible schedule.

Work under the Operations Manager to keep warehouse processes accurate and efficient, with duties spanning receiving, staging, cycle counts, and e-commerce fulfillment during peak season.

Qualifications

• Organized and detail-oriented approach required.
• Strong communication and follow-through essential.
• Experience in retail, warehouse, or inventory roles preferred but not required.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with POS systems and Excel a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work a flex schedule during Q4.
• Willingness to assist on sales floor when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving, tagging, and staging inventory.
• Support transfers, returns, RTVs, and replenishment activities.
• Help fulfill e-commerce and store-to-customer orders.
• Maintain organized warehouse and backstock areas.
• Support daily replenishment from backstock to sales floor.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

multitask

Clear communication

Reliable follow-through

Excel familiarity

POS back-end systems

Tools

POS systems

Excel

Job description

Benefits

• Referral Bonus ($250 per referral that remains 60 days)
• Above & Beyond Award ($75 gift card)
• Employee Discounts (30% in-store year-round, 50% off AO & AOA Brand)
• Positive, fun work environment
• Opportunity for growth and leadership development
• Flexible schedule

Position Summary

The Operations Assistant provides hands-on support for back-of-house operations at the store level during our busiest season of the year. Working under the direction of the Operations Manager, this role helps keep inventory, fulfillment, and warehouse processes running smoothly through the Q4 rush. This is a temporary, seasonal position focused on operational support, with occasional light support on the sales floor.

Core areas of support include:

• Assisting with receiving, processing, and staging new inventory.
• Supporting accurate and timely transfers, returns, RTVs, and replenishment.
• Helping fulfill e-commerce and store-to-customer orders.
• Keeping warehouse and backstock areas organized and accurate.

Core Responsibility Areas

Inventory Support

• Assist with receiving, tagging, and staging new inventory accurately and on time.
• Help process special orders, transfers, RTVs, and warehouse shipments.
• Participate in scheduled and on-demand cycle counts.
• Flag inventory discrepancies to the Operations Manager or Store Leadership.
• Support daily replenishment of inventory from backstock to the sales floor.
• Process returned products: tagging, steaming, or folding and return them to the floor or correct location.

Warehouse & Back-of-House Support

• Help organize and maintain warehouse and backstock storage areas.
• Constantly restock floor with backstock.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient storage and work environment.

E-Commerce & Fulfillment Support

• Assist with e-commerce orders, charge sends, and store ship-to-customer orders for accuracy and timeliness.
• Follow packaging and fulfillment processes that meet brand and customer service standards.
• Help monitor e-commerce fulfillment accuracy and timelines, flagging issues as they arise.

Position Attributes

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Efficient at completing assigned tasks
• Good problem-solving skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities during peak volume
• Clear communication and reliable follow-through
• Comfortable learning POS back-end systems; Excel familiarity a plus
• Eager to learn back-of-house processes and take direction well

Position Requirements

• Experience in retail, warehouse, or inventory-related roles preferred but not required
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with POS systems and/or Excel a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detailli>
• Good communication and follow-through
• Ability to lift or move up to 50-pound boxes or racks
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays — availability throughout the Q4 season is essential
• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods of time
• Willingness to provide light customer-facing support on the sales floor when needed

This is a temporary, seasonal position for Q4, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business need.

Holiday Blackout Dates

October 1 - January 15. No time off requests will be approved during this window.