Operations Associates, Jersey City, 2nd Shift - (temp-to-hire)

About the role

Collectors is expanding its grading operations in Jersey City and is seeking Operations Associates to join the team. This role involves handling receiving, encapsulation, quality control, and shipping responsibilities across the operation. The position reports to the Operations Supervisor and operates Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Open, separate, and itemize department's mail by service type.
• Match, count, and check items.
• Verify service type with payment and verify its eligibility.
• Enter item information into the database and print stickers containing order details.
• Work with the Customer Service and Problem Orders departments to resolve problems.
• Work with the Sales department for orders that have special deals and/or pricing.
• Work with other cross-functional teams on special projects and/or deals.
• Encapsulate and seal Trading Cards, Comic Books, Event Tickets, Coins and other collectible items.
• Learn various sizes of gasket sizes and comic books holders.
• Crack-out and re-seal comic books according to changes.
• Inspect assembled parts and product for defects and deviations.
• Verify information such as submission form details, product quantity, identification stickers, and labels.
• Sort all orders by return carrier service.
• Verify order correctness and completeness.
• Package orders in mailing box containers, seal with tape and attach outside labels.
• Process shipping for specified return carrier and close order.
• Safely handle and account for valuable merchandise, ensuring its security and proper handling throughout all process stages.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work in a team environment.
• The ability to prioritize all tasks and work in a fast-paced work environment.
• To be a team player who is willing and able to work well with others.
• To be professional in behavior, interact respectfully with coworkers, and work well under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• To produce high quality, accurate work and demonstrate thoroughness in work.
• To be dependable and able to follow instructions and respond to directions from supervisors.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Google Suite, e.g. Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
• Good hand-eye coordination and comfort with physical labor.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Bending and Twisting: Bending neck/waist, twisting neck/waist, and squatting.
• Computer Use: Typing, mouse work, and sitting and looking at a computer potentially for long periods of time.
• Hand Use: Regular hand use for various tasks.
• Hearing Requirements: Ability to hear alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift, carry, and move materials up to 50 lbs.
• Receiving and Inspecting Submissions: Ability to receive, and in some departments inspect, submissions. Ability to use a sharp blade and retrieve submissions from packaging.
• Sitting or Standing: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is a plus.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

Collectors offers a competitive hourly rate of $18.00/hr, with actual compensation varying based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, prior experience, and skill set. Collectors uses e-Verify to validate your ability to work legally in the United States. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We believe that a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills will better serve the diverse community of collectors we support.

Pay

The reasonable estimated hourly rate for this position is $18.00/hr. Actual compensation varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, prior experience and skill set.

Schedule

This position operates Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

Contact Information

If you require an accommodation to apply or interview with us due to a disability or special need, please email people@collectors.com. U.S. residents: for disclosures relating to personal information we collect during the employment application and recruitment process, please see our Privacy Notice for U.S. Applicants. If you are based in California, you can read information for California residents here.