Shipping Specialist - Bike Gear

At Velotech, our goal is to get people out on their bikes. Whether it is road, trail or gravel we want to help people get out there and do it in the right gear. What started as a local bike club selling its excess imported tires has grown into one of the most extensive online retailers for tires, components, gear and nearly all other cycling-related products.
With our headquarters located in the city at the heart of cycling in the USA, beautiful Portland, Oregon. We have miles of cycling-friendly bike highways, trails, gravel roads and mountains, all in our backyard. Our entire team are avid riders ranging from the daily commuter to the local racer and the professional cyclist.
$18 - $19 an hour
This position is responsible for picking, packing and shipping customer orders. Qualified Shipping Specialists also execute product put-away, clean their work area, execute physical counts, and are available for general physical and/or minor administrative labor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Pick incoming web orders and warehouse pick up orders.
- Pack and ship orders according to supervisor’s guidelines.
- Maintain accurate inventory through regular cycle counting.
- Assist receiving department with put away of new items.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Assist with any projects, or assist in other departments as instructed by
supervisor.
- Perform all duties in a safe manner and report all safety concerns
immediately to supervisor.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Wear closed toe shoes at all times in warehouse.
- Be able to lift 25lbs above your head without assistance.
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Be able to lift 50lbs without assistance.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Solid knowledge of cycling products.
- Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently or with others to manage multiple task
with minimal supervision.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch and sit for extended periods of time, as well as climb ladders.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This description is intended to provide only the basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, ability and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
- Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/LTD, EAP as well as a few other voluntary options.
- PTO, Floating Holidays, Sick Time
- Employee Discounts. Not just at Velotech but also at our parent company Backcountry.com (and a few others).
- A great team to work with, where your ideas matter and you can participate in decision making and grow in the company.
Washington state applicants only: If you believe that this job posting does not comply with applicable Washington state law, please notify us by sending an email to [email protected].
Velotech, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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