Part Time Shipper/ Shop Assistant

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Wanted: Part-Time Shipper/Shop Assistant

Do you have a passion for sustainability? Does the idea of creating zero-waste products excite you? If so, we’re looking for you!

You:

• Appreciate a good debate even with your boss
• Figure out how to fix it instead of who is to blame
• Paid for your own stuff when you were a teenager
• Are excited about building empowered teams
• Have pulled recyclables out of the trash
  
  

We:

• Believe we do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children
• Work to protect and restore the environment
• Aren’t afraid to make mistakes as long as we learn
• Care more about your values and intelligence than your experience
• Are committed to creating team dynamics that create empowerment vs. entitlement
  
  

Our Core Values:

• Commit to a culture that builds a strong COMMUNITY
• Foster CREATIVITY to inspire fresh innovation
• Embrace COURAGE by taking action despite uncertainty
• Live with Awareness and CONSCIOUSNESS of our choices
  
  

The Opportunity:

The mission of the Part-Time Shipper/Shop Assistant is to assist to ensure all outbound shipments are completed in a timely, cost effective manner during our busy season. Working from our Kelowna Sustainability Studio, you will be an integral part of a manufacturing team that creates best-in-market finished goods that ship directly to customers and business partners.

In this position you will be proficient in shipping and warehousing practices, while being a self-starter who thrives in an environment of continuous improvement and problem-solving.

Teamwork and adaptability will be critical to your success. Meeting deadlines and delivering on promises nurtures your soul. The position will be 16-20 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months. We are looking for two Part-Time Shippers and Shop Assistancewith flexible weekday, evening & weekend availability to work in our manufacturing facility.

The Responsibilities:

• Pick, process and ship orders accurately, quickly and according to Pela’s standards.
• Assemble product packaging, prepare packages & labels for shipping.
• Receive incoming supplies and raw materials.
• Sort and organize stock and supplies.
• Organize and schedule daily shipments with each carrier.
• Maintain a warehouse including putting away stock, sweeping, organizing supplies, and garbage disposal.
• Perform inventory counts on finished goods and packing materials.
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace.
• Assist others as necessary.
• Ensure safe operation of all equipment, follow all protocols for warehouse safety
  
  

Qualifications & Skills:

• Ability to learn procedures and add efficiency to processes
• Has shipping experience and is familiar with various couriers
• Knowledge of Google Suite and ShipHero preferred
• Works well independently, a self-starter
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing dynamics.
• Committed to quality, safety and communication.
• Strong attention to detail and pride of workmanship.
• A team-player who wants to participate in green manufacturing and promote a sustainable future.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and stand for a 8 -hour shift.
  
  

Commitment to Diversity:

Pela is committed to cultivating and preserving a company culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that we will grow and learn better with a diverse team. When recruiting for new members of our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, and sexual orientation.