Seasonal Warehouse Associate - $21/hour

About the role

Join our Portland Service Center team for the peak season! As a Seasonal Warehouse Associate, you’ll play a key role in picking customer orders and preparing them for shipment. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where accuracy, reliability, and teamwork matter most.

Responsibilities

• Pick customer orders using RF scanners and pick tickets, ensuring accuracy and speed
• Prepare boxes, load carts, and stage orders for shipment
• Verify packing accuracy, seal cartons, and send to shipping
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety guidelines
• Use our Warehouse Management System (WMS) to track inventory and maintain accountability

What Makes This Role Unique

• Seasonal opportunity during our busiest time of year (through end of year)
• Consistent schedule with 10.5-hour shifts on a two-on/two-off rotation
• Hands-on leadership and a people-focused culture — leaders work alongside the team
• Potential for full-time conversion for high performers after the season (not guaranteed)

Requirements

• Ability to work 10.5-hour shifts and maintain reliable attendance
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and standing/walking for long periods
• Previous warehouse or order-picking experience preferred, but not required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Benefits

• Great team environment with supportive leadership
• Opportunity to get your foot in the door with Columbia Sportswear
• Regular schedule and hands-on training during a 2-week onboarding period
• Temporary employees are eligible for Wellness Time Off, which complies with all applicable state and local paid leave laws
• Temporary employees may be eligible for a 401k plan plus a generous company match after working 1,000 hours
• Generous employee discounts

Pay

$21.00/hour

Schedule

10.5-hour shifts on scheduled days — hiring for two different groups:

• Sun–Thu Group: Works Sun/Mon (off Tue) and Wed/Thurs (off Fri, Sat)
• Tues–Sat Group: Works Tues/Wed (off Thurs) and Fri/Sat (off Sun, Mon)
• All Shifts: 4:00 AM – 2:30 PM