Warehouse Associate

Kids for the Future; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paydays every Thursday

Climate-controlled facility

Handle rare firearms and collectibles

Complimentary beverages and snacks

Monthly employee events

Opportunities for upward mobility

Job summary

Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC) is seeking a full-time Shipping & Warehouse Associate to prepare, pack, and ship thousands of firearms, bladed weapons, and military collectibles after auctions. You will build crates as needed and ensure items are shipped in exact condition. The job emphasizes safety and careful handling of valuable items.

RIAC operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CST with starting pay of $17/hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a safe manner.
• Strong attention to detail and keen organizational skills.
• Some computer work; must be comfortable using a computer and learning our software program.
• Familiarization with hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Post-auction, will spend ~90% of your day shipping items to winning bidders.
• Move inventory to the shipping department.
• Pulling, scanning, processing, and packing for inventory moves to Texas.
• General labor and some warehouse maintenance (painting, cleaning, sweeping, organizing, inventory).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Computer literacy

Hand tools

Education

High School diploma or GED

Shipping/warehouse experience a plus

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

• Location 3600 Harwood,Bedford, TX, 76021,United States
• Job Category Shipping
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

The Shipping & Warehouse Associate is responsible for the efficient and timely shipment of packages to our buyers after auction. They also assist with general building maintenance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Post-auction, will spend 90% of your day shipping items to winning bidders. Must handle all collectibles carefully and in a respectful manner. Will build custom crates, as needed, for shipping.
• Move inventory to the shipping department.
• Pulling, scanning, processing, and packing for inventory moves to Texas.
• General labor and some warehouse maintenance required, such as painting, cleaning, sweeping, organizing and taking inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a safe manner
• Strong attention to detail and keen organizational skills. Must have a positive attitude and be highly motivated.
• Some computer work; must be comfortable using a computer and learning our software program.
• Familiarization with hand tools.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Prior shipping/warehouse experience a plus

Physical Requirements

• Regular lifting of 25 pounds with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Significant standing and walk for long periods of time, with frequent bending, kneeling and stooping. Use of hands to reach and feel. Reads and writes, speaks and hears. Works with and around products associated with firearms.

Summary

FT Shipping & Warehouse Associate

Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC), the #1 firearms auction house in the world, is searching for professional and reliable Full-Time Shipping & Warehouse Associate.With passion and knowledge for guns (and safety!), our Shipping & Warehouse Associates are responsible for carefully preparing, packing, and shipping thousands of firearms, bladed weaponry, and military and historical collectibles after each auction. This vital role works with care and caution to ensure clients receive auction items in the exact condition upon purchase.

RIAC standard hours of operations are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST and the starting pay for this position is $17/hour.

What does a typical day look like?

• Post-auction, will spend 90% of your day shipping items to winning bidders. Must handle all collectibles carefully and in a respectful manner. Will build custom crates, as needed, for shipping.
• Move inventory to the shipping department.
• Pulling, scanning, processing, and packing for inventory moves to Texas.
• General labor and some warehouse maintenance required, such as painting, cleaning, sweeping, organizing and taking inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why work for RIAC?

• Paydays are every Thursday!
• Climate-controlled facility!
• See and handle some of the most rare and unusual firearms, military and historiccollectibles!
• Complimentary fountain soda, fruit, oatmeal and treats!
• Monthly employee engagement events!
• Opportunities for upward mobility!

Qualified candidates meet the following requirements:

• Ability to work in a safe manner;Familiarization with hand tools.
• Strong attention to detail and keen organizational skills;Must have a positive attitude and be highly motivated.
• Some computer work; must be comfortable using a computer and learning our software program.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Must be 18 years or older. Ability to obtain and maintain active FOID card status (Illinois residents only).
• Prior shipping/warehousing experience is a plus

Physical Requirements

Regular moving, transporting, and lifting of 25 pounds with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Significant standing and walking for prolonged periods up to 100% of the time with frequent ascending, descending, or positioning self to maintain moving and transporting consignor items (bending, kneeling, stooping, etc.). Must be able to constantly communicate and exchange accurate information both verbally and written. Must be able to detect, identify, inspect, observe, perceive and assess shipping production operations. Constantly operates and uses computer and other relevant equipment and machinery. Constantly works with and around firearms, bladed weaponry, and valuable collectibles.

Rock Island Auction Company has been the #1 firearms auction house in the world every year since 2003. Today, RIAC employs a growing team of about 150 people and continues to set industry standards and expectations year over year.Between our 6 public auctions and 8+ online auctions each year, we sell tens of thousands of firearms, bladed weapons, military artifacts, and firearms accessories annually. We have a habit of excellence, regularly breaking and re-breaking our own records and redefining success in our industry, as more and more customers admire our results and trust our reputation.