Warehouse Associate

Winterborn Alpaca Lincolnwood, IL, USA 17 hours ago Full-time Onsite Save Flag Share Apply Now Seasonal Operations & Logistics Manager Winterborn Alpaca Location: 7080 N McCormick Blvd, Lincolnwood, IL 60712 Contract Term: September through January Compensation $25/hr, with room to grow. Pay raises are available based on performance, plus a performance bonus in January. About Winterborn Alpaca Winterborn Alpaca is a growing seasonal retailer specializing in premium alpaca apparel and gifts. Every holiday season, we operate approximately 15 Christmas markets across the United States, serving thousands of customers with premium alpaca scarves, socks, mittens, beanies, stuffed animals, and other accessories. Our warehouse in Lincolnwood, Illinois is the logistics hub for all of our U.S. operations. We're looking for a careful, detail-oriented person who takes pride in getting things exactly right, to manage our warehouse, inventory, shipping, and logistics through our busiest season. About The Position This is not your typical warehouse position. As our Seasonal Operations & Logistics Manager, you'll own the warehouse operation that supports 15 retail locations across the country. Accuracy is everything in this role. The right product, in the right quantity, has to reach the right store at the right time. A miscounted box or a wrong shipment can leave a market short during its busiest weekend, so we need someone who double-checks their work and catches small mistakes before they become big ones. The Workload Is Highly Seasonal October & November: Our busiest months, as inventory arrives and is shipped to all retail locations across the U.S.Mid-November through Christmas: Ongoing replenishment shipments to stores based on sales.January: Return processing, inventory reconciliation, and warehouse wrap-up. Because of this cycle, we need someone flexible who understands that some weeks require significantly more hours than others. Responsibilities Oversee all warehouse operations throughout the seasonReceive, inspect, and carefully verify incoming inventory against ordersMaintain precise inventory counts across hundreds of SKUsPick, pack, and double-check shipments to approximately 15 retail locations across the U.S.Coordinate LTL freight shipments using online freight platformsPrepare and ship replenishment orders using FedEx, UPS, and other parcel carriersProcess and fulfill website orders accuratelyTrack store inventory levels and prepare replenishment shipments based on salesKeep the warehouse organized, labeled, and easy to navigateProcess and reconcile returned inventory after the holiday seasonCommunicate regularly with management about inventory levels, shipping priorities, and any discrepanciesSpot errors and find ways to improve accuracy and efficiency Qualifications We're looking for someone who: Is extremely detail-oriented and notices small mistakes others missTakes pride in accurate, organized, well-documented workIs reliable, accountable, and self-motivatedWorks well independently with minimal supervisionCan stay accurate under pressure during busy periodsCan lift boxes up to approximately 50 lbsIs comfortable with computers, spreadsheets, and online shipping platformsHas experience with FedEx and UPS shipping systemsIs familiar with arranging and managing LTL freight shipmentsCommunicates clearly and flags problems early Previous experience in warehouse operations, logistics, shipping, fulfillment, inventory management, or distribution is preferred. Why Winterborn Alpaca? You'll play a critical role in our busiest season, keeping 15 retail locations stocked through the holidays. This role offers real responsibility, independence, and room to grow with a growing company. If you're organized, careful, and like taking ownership of your work, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now