Shipping Assistant (Seasonal)

Willamette Valley Vineyards, INC.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Willamette Valley Vineyards, INC. is seeking Seasonal Shipping Assistants for the holiday season to assemble and package wine orders for direct-to-consumer shipments nationwide.

Starting end of November through end of December, with options for Mon-Fri or Tue-Sat schedules and hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role requires lifting up to 40 lbs, standing, and working in a fast-paced environment while upholding quality and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 40 lbs and navigate stairs and uneven terrain.
• Stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment.
• Sit for long periods.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects with timely follow-through.
• Work independently and in a team while maintaining confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively and respond to questions appropriately.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package wine orders to be shipped direct-to-consumer nationwide.
• Help with the inventory of shipping supplies and orders; monitor quality and document material usage.
• Communicate to management any problems with packaging materials or supplies.
• Understand and abide by direct-to-consumer compliance shipping laws by state.
• Ensure quality in every package going to customers.
• Check every bottle for label/capsule deficiency.
• Wrap every bottle in logo tissue.
• Enclose packing list, handwritten card, or promotional material in every package.

Skills

Physical stamina

Standing for long periods

Sitting for long periods

Multitasking

Discretion

Communication

Job description

Description

Willamette Valley Vineyards, a leading producer of world-class wines, is seeking Seasonal Shipping Assistants to join our team for the holiday season.

The start date is the end of November through the end of December.

There is a potential option to work Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday.

Hours are 8AM - 4:30PM

Position Overview

Assemble and package wine orders to be shipped direct-to-consumer nationwide.

Primary Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Helps with the inventory of shipping supplies and orders as needed. Monitor quality and condition of packaging supplies being received, ensuring all quality standards are met, and document material usage as appropriate.
• Communicate to management any problems with packaging materials or supplies and/or any potential food safety problems or concerns.
• Understand and abide by all direct-to-consumer compliance shipping laws by state (Google Doc for reference).
• Ensure quality in every package going to our customers.
• Check every bottle for label/capsule deficiency
• Wrap every bottle in logo tissue
• Enclose packing list, handwritten card (if needed), Tasting Room Passport or other promotional material in every package

Must be able to:

• Lift 40lbs and navigate stairs and hilly terrain.
• Stand for long periods of time and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner.
• Multitask, work independently, and as part of a team.
• Work well behind the scenes using discretion and keeping all information confidential.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions appropriately.

Requirements

• A current Driver's License and a clean/good driving record.
• Highly developed organizational and time management skills.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.