Production/Fulfillment Associate
PINETREE GARDEN SEEDSAre you a team player? Would you enjoy spending your day in a positive, casual environment working alongside some of the best people on the planet? Do you have an attention to detail, accuracy, and speed? Are you self-motivated with a desire to contribute to the success of a local small business? We are looking for you! Pinetree Garden Seeds is seeking enthusiastic, dynamic individuals to join our team as full-time Production/Fulfillment Associates . As a Production/Fulfillment Associate you will work under the direction and guidance of our Fulfillment Team Leaders, our Production and Purchasing Coordinator, and Senior Management. You will spend time working in the departments of Production & Fulfillment based upon the needs of the business. During the months of May-Dec, the majority of your work hours will be in Production. In Jan-April, the majority of your work hours will be in Fulfillment. Production: Hand packing seeds into seed packets in preparation for sale and distribution. · Follow instructions from a written production order · Pull bulk seed from storage · Weigh and record bulk seed weight · Pack seeds into seed packets based on production order instructions · Ensure accurate seed counts per packet · Maintain a clean and organized workspace Fulfillment: Preparing customer orders for shipping. During our busy season (Jan-April) we ship out upwards of 1000 customer orders per day. · Picking customer orders using pick sheet · Understanding flow of warehouse pick-floor and item location system · Staging orders · Scanning orders into inventory management software · Packing and shipping orders Who we are: Pinetree Garden Seeds is a family-owned seed company with a mission to help home gardeners succeed. We are located in New Gloucester, Maine and have been in business for 47 years. Most importantly, our team is made up of an awesome group of people. Our offices and seed production are in a 300-year-old farmhouse with all the charm and quirks that you’d expect. We pride ourselves in providing a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture. We work hard, but we keep it fun. Skills · A can-do, go-getter attitude · Excellent communication skills · Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively · Flexibility and comfort working both autonomously and collaboratively · Capacity to accurately enter data into various platforms · Ability to follow both verbal and written guidance · Must contribute to a positive work environment & culture · Light manufacturing and or order fulfillment experience a plus · Warehouse, shipping/receiving experience a plus Other Considerations · This is a Full-Time position. Our definition of full-time is 30-40 hours per week. (Hours fluctuate seasonally based on the needs of the business.) · Our normal schedule is M-F 8am - 4pm · 90-day probationary period · Casual work environment · Paid weekly · Free seeds and employee discount on products · Full-Time employees are eligible for: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with matching, and PTO following 90 day probationary period · Not remote Physical Requirements: · Must be able to lift up to 50lbs · Position requires extended hours standing, sitting, walking, pulling, pushing, and repetitive motion · Position requires frequent use of stairs and carrying items up and down stairs Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.50 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 3% Match Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to Commute: New Gloucester, ME 04260 (Required) Work Location: In person