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PART TIME SHIPPING ASSISTANT 

Burke & Hare Co (BHCO) is an independent & woman owned small business. We just relocated our business from Providence, RI and we need to recreate an awesome team here in Milwaukee, WI! We manufacture (by hand) candles and a few other scented products such as linen sprays, perfume oils and wax melts with dark and edgy aesthetic, basically Halloween all year. We sell our products online via our website and wholesale to retail stores. We value open-mindedness, diversity and we love animals!

 

POSITION : PART TIME

HOURS: 20 hrs per week average with flexible scheduling between Mon - Sat (10am - 6pm)

START DATE : November 2022

LOCATION: Milwaukee, WI (Oak Creek)

21+ AGE REQUIREMENT FOR MARKET EVENTS

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Calling all candle lovers! Newly relocated from the east coast, BHCO is seeking a hardworking and motivated individual to help us grow our company! You will have a variety of responsibilities mainly centered on prepping product for shipment, order fulfillment and assisting in the general maintenance and organization of the studio. Experience with Online Sales (Etsy shop owner etc or other order fulfillment picking and packing) a plus but not required. The objective of this role is to work alongside the founder to carry out the day-to-day jobs that need to be done to support the business and keep it running.

The right person will be someone that is detail oriented, time-efficient and focused. A lot of the day-to-day tasks are very repetitive, so we are looking for someone that doesn’t mind assembly line type of tasks. Daily activities will vary however, depending on what needs to be done.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Pre/ Post production of product - wicking jars and getting them ready for pouring. Then getting items retail ready by cleaning, labeling and packaging.
  • Review and accurately fulfill online orders for shipping directly to customers or wholesale.
  • Meeting customer expectations by maintaining brand standards for quality and unboxing experiences.
  • Assisting with general cleaning tasks in order to keep your workspace clean and organized. Including bathrooms, breakroom and floors when needed.
  • Checking and reporting on supply inventory.
  • Assisting with any other daily tasks as needed such as unloading supplies, organizing, answering the phone or emails etc

 

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Having a natural talent for attention to detail in order to complete orders accurately.
  • Ability to follow instructions and take direction from supervisors. Must be able to work closely with coworkers- often as a team.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills in order to meet shipping goals each shift.
  • Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs.
  • Must be able to maintain focus while doing repetitive tasks for long periods of time, for example labeling 200 candles without letting quality slip by candle 78.
  • Self motivated with a strong work ethic, have reliable transportation and be punctual.
  • Must enjoy working around various scents. Our studio can be extremely fragrant at times so it would not be ideal for someone with a fragrance sensitivity.
  • Ability to work on your feet for 5-6 hours at a time.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

  • Proof of Covid Vaccination is required at the time of hire. Our industry is scent based, employees must be able to smell the products we are working with.
  • Since we are rebuilding our team from the ground up, there is definitely room for growth for a motivated person – We are hoping to promote from within in the near future!
  • We have a dog that comes to work with us every day! i.e. Must Love Dogs
  • We hope to build a staff that enjoys BHCO’s aesthetic and goals!

 

Please send your cover letter, resume, and any other relevant info to apply to info@burkehareco.com 

 

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