Warehouse Sorter

Are you a meticulous individual with a passion for organization and a love for books? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Northwest Center is currently seeking a Warehouse Sorter to join our spirited team and play a critical role in efficiently organizing and categorizing books in our bustling warehouse. Join us in making a meaningful impact as part of our nonprofit organization, dedicated to promoting the growth, development, and independence of people with disabilities through programs of therapy, education, and work opportunity.

As a Warehouse Sorter, you will work in a welcoming environment at an assigned workstation and equipped with a scanner, ensuring that you can excel in your responsibilities. Your work will not only contribute to the smooth logistics operations but will also play a vital role in supporting our organization's overall mission of empowering individuals with disabilities.

This is an entry-level position, and we can offer flexible schedules tailored to accommodate your needs!

Location: Seatac, WA

Schedule: Weekdays, flexible schedules available between 8 am – 7:30 pm

Wage: Starting Wage: $20 per hour | Full Wage Range: $20 - $21 per hour

What we can offer:

• Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance
• 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually
• Additional 11 Annual Floating Holidays, Parental Leave, and Paid Compassion
• Retirement 401(K) with a company match
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) including six free therapy sessions per year
• Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25 per month
• Student Loan Contribution Program - $50 per month

Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here: http://www.nwcbenefits.com/

What You'll Be Doing:

• Independently examining books and determining its category based on predetermined criteria using a scanner. Categorizing books according to the established guidelines.
• Working efficiently and effectively to maintain a steady workflow, sorting books in a timely manner.
• Properly operate and maintain the scanning equipment and other tools required for the sorting process.
• Reporting any equipment malfunctions or issues promptly to leadership.
• Working effectively with others as a team to complete daily tasks.

What You Need for This Role:

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with precision.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in categorization.
• Comfortability working within a non-climate controlled warehouse
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours.
• Ability to lift, carry and organize up to 30lbs consistently
• Ability to kneel, squat, crouch, bend, stoop, and twist at the knees/waist/neck.
• Ability to handle and grasp with both hands.

Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at jobs@nwcenter.org.

At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion — we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion toward a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together.

We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means to value and respect individuals from all cultural backgrounds, genders, races, identities, and abilities. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans’ status.

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