Shipping Clerk, Colorado

About SparkFun

Since 2003, has been helping turn ideas into reality – whether you’re creating a smart weather station, exploring the frontier of machine learning, building a robot for school or prototyping your first (or tenth) product. No matter your vision or skill level, our open source components, resources and online tutorials are designed to broaden access to innovative technology and make the road to a finished project shorter.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. SparkFun offers an abundance of opportunities to learn new skills from other Funions, in addition to many other benefits and perks.

About the Department

SparkFun’s Shipping Department is responsible for fulfilling customer orders efficiently and accurately. Our team is made up of adaptable, fun individuals who are dedicated to shipping merchandise and exceeding customer expectations.

About SparkFun's Next Shipping Clerk

Shipping Clerks will be responsible for performing duties that maintain good inventory practices and a productive work environment. This will include but is not limited to: utilizing our ERP system to pick and ship inventory, packaging orders for shipment according to SparkFun's standards, and packaging of Lithium Batteries according to current Hazmat regulations. Someone who likes being on their feet and working on a team will enjoy this environment. Overall, we are looking for a helpful addition to our energetic shipping department and a great contributor to the SparkFun community.

Essential Job Functions

Daily workflow of order fulfillment (Picking and Packing)

Accurately and efficiently pick products from inventory shelves (3,000+ unique SKUs)

Pack orders, ensuring contents are correct and securely positioned for safe shipment

Maintain hazmat compliance for all applicable orders (specific training and certification will be provided)

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities:

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to stand for extended periods of time (4-7 hours per day)

Time management & punctuality skills

Attention to detail

Experience & desire to work collaboratively as a team in a fast-paced, positive environment

Additional Skills (not required but preferred):

Has shipping and/or warehousing systems experience

Hazmat handling certification

Communication skills, both written and verbal

Friendly, approachable attitude

Familiarity with Google's Suite of products, including GMail, Docs, & Sheets

Benefits

SparkFun Benefits & Perks

At SparkFun, we ask a lot of our employees, and that’s why we give so much in return. Here are just some of the benefits:

Competitive salary: $17/hour for this position

Medical/dental/vision plan, among other benefits

Matching 401(k),

A casual dress code for you

Dogs - yes, we bring dogs to work

Full gym with climbing wall. If that’s not your style we offer a monthly gym stipend or onsite yoga

We have a great employee discount and opportunities to create and share content with the SparkFun community

Paid time to volunteer

EcoPass (public transportation pass)

Paid time off + Sick Time + Wellness Time

Summer BBQs, work parties, and more!