Shipping Coordinator

The Glass Station Studio and Gallery; Wakefield (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid training

RI Savers IRA after 120 days

Job summary

The Glass Station Studio and Gallery in Wakefield, RI is seeking a flexible, part-time packer/shipper to carefully pack and ship handmade glass artwork to collectors and customers. The role supports the Gallery Manager to ensure orders are shipped accurately and safely, with a focus on meticulous packing and timely communication.

The position requires patience and attention to detail, and is ideal for someone who can work independently and adapt to seasonal shipping volume fluctuations.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliable and organized.
• Able to work independently.
• Previous packing/shipping experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Pack and ship wholesale, online and in-gallery orders.
• Carefully prepare fragile glass items for shipment.
• Generate shipping labels and ensure tracking information is sent to customer.
• Maintain an organized packing station.
• Monitor shipping supplies and notify management when inventory is low.
• Assist with occasional artist shipments or exhibition shipments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable and organized

Independent work

Packing/shipping experience helpful

Job description

This role is responsible for carefully packing and shipping handmade glass artwork to collectors and customers.

Because we work with fragile, handcrafted objects, this position requires patience, attention to detail, and a strong sense of responsibility.

This is a flexible, variable-hour position that works closely with our Gallery Manager to ensure orders are shipped accurately and safely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Pack and ship wholesale, online and in-gallery orders
• Carefully prepare fragile glass items for shipment
• Generate shipping labels and ensure tracking information is sent to customer
• Maintain an organized packing station
• Monitor shipping supplies and notify management when inventory is low
• Assist with occasional artist shipments or exhibition shipments

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable and organized
• Able to work independently
• Previous packing/shipping experience is helpful but not required

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Ability to use a computer and keyboard
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to walk up and down stairs multiple times a day
• Ability to work at times in hot temperatures (over 80 degrees in the summer) in a ventilated attic space

Compensation

• Pay Rate: $19/hr
• Expected Schedule: Hours will vary seasonally based on shipping volume.
• January-May: 2 shifts of 2-3 hours each
• June-October: 2 shifts of 2-5 hours each
• November 1 - December 4: 2 or 3 shifts of 3-6 hours each
• December 7-23: 5 shifts of 3-6 hours each (Timing is flexible based on applicant availability)
• Eligible for RI Savers IRA after 120 days of work (employer does not match contribution).
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Conditions of Employment

• Completion of required employment eligibility verification (Form I-9)
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures acknowledged by signing Employee Handbook
• Background check

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Company Description

The Glass Station Studio and Gallery, founded in 2000, is an artist-owned studio and gallery specializing in art and functional glass objects. The gallery highlights the diversity of American Studio Glass, showcasing works by over 40 emerging and mid-career artists. Led by glassblowers and artists Eben Horton and Jennifer Nauck, the studio is known as the birthplace of Horton’s major participatory public art installation, The Glass Float Project. Located in Southern New England, The Glass Station is a destination where visitors can learn about the history of American Studio Glass and discover work by many of the country’s leading glass artists.