Warehouse Associate
Maxi ScientificStop Feeling Like a Number at a Big-Box Warehouse! Come work where your effort, reliability, and results are noticed and appreciated! Maxi Scientific is a small, family-owned business that supplies analytical laboratory products. This is a hands-on role in a small, organized warehouse where you work directly with the owner and your work makes a visible difference every day. Why You’ll Love Working at Maxi Scientific You will be appreciated and noticed! You will work directly with the CEO/Owner, who’s a super-friendly guy! No nights or weekends required! Predictable, solid schedule! Comfortable, climate-controlled warehouse with a GREAT A/C system: cool in the summer and warm in the winter! Quiet, safe workplace! Grow with the company! This role begins part-time, with a projected expansion to earlier daytime hours and potentially a 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. schedule within approximately 12-18 months as volume grows! Build valuable skills in fulfillment, receiving, and inventory handling! Role at a Glance Starting schedule: Monday-Friday, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. ET (20 hours per week) Pay: $16.00-$18.00 per hour, based on experience Employment: W-2 employee Benefits: Paid time off and paid sick leave totaling up to one week per year Workplace: Approximately 1,200 square feet, approximately 150 SKUs, and 5-15 daily parcel shipments Reporting: Directly to the CEO/owner Start date: Immediate About the Role As our Warehouse Associate, you will handle the day-to-day work that keeps orders moving out the door accurately and on time. You will pick, pack, and ship daily UPS orders, receive incoming inventory, keep products organized and easy to find, and keep the warehouse clean and safe. We are looking for someone reliable, careful, and detail-oriented who takes pride in getting every order right. What You’ll Do Daily Shipping and Fulfillment Pick, pack, label, and ship daily UPS parcel orders accurately. Meet the same-day shipping cutoff of 4:00 p.m. ET. Use ShipStation to create shipping labels and keep shipment records (training provided). Prepare LTL shipments when required. Process occasional returns (our return rate is exceptionally low), including inspection and return-to-stock. Complete simple kitting and case-packing work. Receiving and Put-Away Receive inbound deliveries and verify quantities and condition against packing documents. Report any shortages, discrepancies, or damage to the CEO promptly. Put away received product in its labeled location in a timely manner. Warehouse Organization and Upkeep Keep products stored in their labeled locations so every item is easy to find. Help assemble and install shelving and racking where needed. Assist with weekly or so physical inventory counts and report any discrepancies. Maintain a clean, safe, orderly workspace and use equipment responsibly. Restock packing materials and let the CEO know when supplies are running low. Communication Give the CEO a brief end-of-day update on orders shipped, deliveries received, and any issues. Flag problems early: damaged goods, wrong items, low packing supplies, or anything that could delay an order. What Success Looks Like in Your First 30-90 Days Daily orders are packed and shipped accurately and on time. Goal of zero incorrect shipments over a rolling 30-day period. Incoming deliveries are checked in and put away the same day. Shelves and bins are clean, labeled, and easy to navigate. What You Bring High school diploma or equivalent. Legally authorized to work in the United States. Basic computer skills; comfort using Gmail, Google Sheets, and web-based software. Reliable, self-directed, and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accurate work. Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. regularly; stand and walk for much of the shift; move boxes using carts; move pallets with a pallet jack; and safely use a step stool or small ladder. Comfort completing a background check as a condition of employment, consistent with applicable law.…