Shipping Associate, Retail Fulfillment

Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health plan

Paid time off

Retirement matching plan

Employee discounts

Regular team events

Job summary

A leading instrument retailer in Seattle is seeking an individual to manage shipping and warehouse-related tasks. This full-time position requires precision in packing and shipping orders, conducting quality checks, and excellent organizational skills. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, able to lift heavy packages, and possess guitar-playing ability for final testing. The role offers a competitive health plan, paid time off, and team events, contributing to a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• Full-time availability, including weekends if required.
• Ability to lift and move packages up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive tasks for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and ship retail orders accurately.
• Perform final testing and quality control on items.
• Maintain organized shipping and packing areas.

Skills

Detail orientation

Ability to play guitar

Fluency with ShipStation software

Fluency with Google sheets

Ability to engage with departments

Tools

ShipStation

Retail POS systems

Job description

Over the past decade, Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar has grown from a two‑man dream in a garage to over 6000sq ft of showroom, media creation, and vintage instrument dedicated restoration space in the heart of Seattle's Fremont neighborhood. We are proud to be one of the world's leading used and vintage instrument retailers, and a Pacific Northwest destination for instrument repair.

We hire individuals who are passionate and engaged, with the goal of pushing the boundaries of what’s expected of an instrument retailer and repair shop, with a strong focus on engagement and expertise.

Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar is looking to hire an individual with experience in shipping and warehouse‑related tasking. This role requires a high degree of detail orientation, the ability to play guitar and provide a layer of final testing and QC, and the ability to reorganize priorities quickly and efficiently. We value someone who has great autonomy but also can engage easily with our various departments.

Applications from those who have been traditionally underrepresented in the music industry are strongly encouraged. We strive for our staff to be representative of a diverse and vibrant community that includes multiple identities, perspectives and influences.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and ship retail orders accurately and efficiently
• Prepare shipments by labeling, weighing, and packaging items properly
• Perform final testing and QC (ability to play guitar required)
• Verify orders against e‑commerce platforms to ensure accuracy and quality
• Meet daily shipping deadlines and productivity goals
• Maintain organized shipping, packing, and storage areas
• Fluency with ShipStation software
• Place supply orders for boxes, packing materials, etc.
• Coordinate with retail, inventory, and customer service teams

Qualifications

• Ability to work full‑time on a regular schedule (including weekends or holidays if required)
• Ability to lift, carry, and move packages (typically up to 40–50 lbs plus team lifts for larger parcels)
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
• Fluency with Google sheets and retail POS systems

Hours

This is a full‑time on‑site position conducted during shop hours Tuesday‑Saturday, 10:30‑6:30.

Benefits

We provide a competitive health plan option for our employees, paid time off, a retirement matching plan, employee discounts, and regular team events.