About the Hiring Process
At Merz, we consider many factors in our hiring decision. To be considered for employment, candidates MUST complete a short survey as part of our hiring process. Please cut and paste this link into your browser to complete the survey and select KOBO Shipping and Production Associate: https://go.cultureindex.com/s/ku8blrthpq
About Us
The Merz Family of Businesses includes 149-year old retail brick & mortar business Merz Apothecary, online store Smallflower.com, a sizable Amazon channel, and KOBO Candles - a home fragrance manufacturing operation.
What We Offer
- Hourly rate: $17.00
- Employee discount
- Paid time-off
Why We Are Different
- We are family-owned and operated.
- We live by our core values.
- Gracious service is the soul of the Merz Experience, starting with customers and extending to the way we work with each other, our colleagues.
- We are one of the oldest businesses in Chicago and in the nation, and have served many generations of customers locally and across the country.
- We speak multiple languages fluently and come from all different backgrounds and life experiences.
About The Position
The Merz Apothecary Family of Brands includes our brick & mortar retail store Merz Apothecary, our online store Smallflower.com, several online marketplaces (including Amazon), and KOBO Candles, which is a manufacturing operation that pours, assembles and ships out our own candles and home fragrance products.
This position is responsible for supporting KOBO Candles and will flex between shipping and production.
They will assist with the candle pouring process with training provided by the Chief Chandler and Associate Chandler, preserving a high level of quality assurance. They will also receive training in production of other KOBO products, in addition to candles (e.g. home and personal fragrance, bath and beauty products). This includes production for wholesale, private label, and direct-to-consumer sales channels. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Responsible for:
- Picking and fulfilling online orders.
- Preparing orders by pulling materials from the warehouse.
- Packing and preparing boxes for shipment.
- Participating in warehouse maintenance, organization, and housekeeping.
- Supporting all manufacturing operations, which includes working with a small team of one to two associates, with the ability to continue production in the absence of the Chief Chandler.
- Assisting in the execution of all production efforts for wholesale, private label, and direct-to-consumer channels.
- Collaborating with management on planning and executing the production schedule
- Meeting key performance measures set by management, communicate cross-departmentally as necessary, participate in the development and documentation of standard operating procedures.
- Following established communication procedures, guidelines, and policies.
This person will work roughly 4 hours a day, Monday through Friday.
Physical Demands and Abilities
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
- Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50 lbs; occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs with assistance.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
Experience and Education
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- 1-2 yrs previous warehouse experience preferred
- Good communication, organizational, time management mathematical skills
- Dependable and reliable
Equal Opportunity Employer
Merz is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Have you completed the culture survey?
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60618: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person