Seasonal Warehouse Associate - Mattel Toy Store

Mattel, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support the Mattel Toy Store, ensuring shipments are received, stocked, and replenished to keep the sales floor ready for guests.

You will unload inbound shipments, verify accuracy, prepare merchandise, organize inventory, and operate a pallet jack in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes hospitality to guests, teamwork, attention to detail, and safety, with weekend shifts required and a competitive total pay package.

Qualifications

• Experience with receiving, stocking, warehouse operations, or inventory management is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate a pallet jack and follow all safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Dependable and responsible with an excellent attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload inbound shipments safely and efficiently.
• Verify shipment accuracy by counting and inspecting merchandise against receiving documentation.
• Prepare merchandise for the sales floor in accordance with merchandising standards.
• Replenish merchandise to maintain a fully stocked sales floor throughout the day.
• Organize, locate, and store inventory in designated warehouse locations for efficient retrieval.
• Conduct cycle counts and assist with physical inventory activities to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Identify merchandise requiring overlabeling and complete the process according to company standards.
• Assist with product transfers, inventory movement, and staging merchandise for store operations.
• Operate pallet jacks and other approved material handling equipment safely and responsibly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment while following all company safety procedures.
• Partner with store associates to ensure products are available when guests need them.
• Respond quickly to replenishment requests and support sales floor operations.
• Greet and assist guests in a friendly and professional manner during store operating hours.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment focused on operational excellence and guest satisfaction.

Job description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity:

Support the Mattel Toy Store by ensuring merchandise is accurately received, organized, and replenished so the sales floor remains fully stocked and ready to deliver an exceptional guest experience. While warehouse operations are the primary responsibility, all team members are expected to provide outstanding hospitality to our guests during store operating hours.

What Your Impact Will Be

Warehouse Operations

• Receive and unload inbound shipments safely and efficiently.
• Verify shipment accuracy by counting and inspecting merchandise against receiving documentation.
• Prepare merchandise for the sales floor in accordance with Mattel Toy Store merchandising standards.
• Replenish merchandise to maintain a fully stocked sales floor throughout the day.
• Organize, locate, and store inventory in designated warehouse locations for efficient retrieval.
• Conduct cycle counts and assist with physical inventory activities to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Identify merchandise requiring overlabeling and complete the process according to company standards.
• Assist with product transfers, inventory movement, and staging merchandise for store operations.
• Operate pallet jacks and other approved material handling equipment safely and responsibly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment while following all company safety procedures.

Teamwork & Hospitality

• Partner with store associates to ensure products are available when guests need them.
• Respond quickly to replenishment requests and support sales floor operations.
• Greet and assist guests in a friendly and professional manner during store operating hours.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment focused on operational excellence and guest satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For

• Must be able to work at least 3 days per week, including Saturday. Saturday shifts are mandatory.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and transport merchandise throughout the workday.
• Experience with receiving, stocking, warehouse operations, or inventory management is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate a pallet jack and follow all safety procedures.
• Highly self-motivated team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Dependable and responsible with an excellent attendance record.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and physically active environment.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding hospitality and supporting an exceptional guest experience.
• The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging.

How We Work

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors

• We collaborate Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers .

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.