Equestrian Riding Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Starting pay: $17.00-$18.00 an hour

Hiring part time (20-26 hour per week)

Sunday shift required

This position requires physically reporting to work in San Luis Obispo, CA

About Us:

We are an e-commerce company, specializing in a diverse range of sports and recreational products. At Sports Warehouse, we cater to enthusiasts of tennis, pickleball, running, bass fishing, equestrian sports, ice and roller hockey, inline skating, roller derby, and skateboarding. Our mission is clear: to deliver an exceptional shopping experience by recommending the perfect products and providing unparalleled service.

Behind the scenes, our warehouse operates with precision and efficiency. Our dedicated team carefully stocks, retrieves, and packs each order, ensuring every package leaving our facility is accurate and promptly shipped. We take pride in building trust with our customers, who rely on us to deliver their purchases reliably and on time, every time.

Join our team of hard-working associates committed to maintaining our high standards of service. Together, we strive for excellence while embracing straightforward solutions to exceed our customers' expectations.

Benefits & Perks

All Employees:

• Merchandise discounts with all Sports Warehouse companies
• Access to on-site fitness facility
• Paid sick time
• 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
• Opportunities for growth
• Employee appreciation events

• Ensure efficient and accurate order fulfillment through picking, packing, and basic inventory management, including restocking and organizing products.
• Support racquet services by stringing racquets, maintaining quality standards and contributing to overall workflow efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Picking and Packing

• Pick products for customer orders following established procedures, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Pack customer orders and support key order fulfillment functions to meet shipping timelines and quality standards.
• Choose appropriate packing materials to ensure product safety during transit while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

• Install strings on racquets with precision and efficiency, adhering to specified stringing requirements.
• Inspect racquets and strings for damage or defects and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Repair or replace racquet accessories as needed, including grommets, grips, and other components.

General Warehouse Duties

• Perform assigned duties promptly and efficiently to support overall warehouse operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with safety standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility by assisting coworkers during peak periods or high-volume times.
• Engage in ongoing learning to develop relevant skills, procedures, and product knowledge.
• Carry out general cleaning and preparation tasks, including trash removal, box breakdown, and product handling.
• Support warehouse workflow through tasks such as bagging products, baling cardboard, and stocking workstations with necessary materials.
• Participate in training clinics and other learning opportunities as required.

Performance Benchmarks - Must meet and maintain current warehouse efficiency standards, which are reviewed and updated quarterly based on overall performance benchmarks.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrate ability to learn new software applications.
• Communicate clearly and professionally during conversations.
• Demonstrate active listening skills.
• Approach problem-solving with creativity and innovation.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Interpret and execute written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Follow directions well and gain clarification as needed.
• Adapt to new circumstances and execute multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Maintain focus and attention to detail effectively.
• Work independently and remain motivated.
• Recognize when to seek assistance and collaborate effectively.
• Foster a positive attitude and strong work ethic, contributing actively within a team.
• Maintain a standard of conduct that will maintain an orderly and productive workplace.
• Uphold standards of safety and cleanliness in the work environment.
• Practice good judgement in actions and decision making.
• Abide by all Sports Warehouse policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a sense of pride in your work and represent Sports Warehouse in a favorable manner.
• Other duties deemed necessary to support daily operations of Sports Warehouse.

Supervisory Responsibility - This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment - This role involves working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and requires routine use of standard warehouse equipment for warehousing/shipping products. This includes, but is not limited to, rolling carts, hand scanners, tape guns, box cutters, cardboard boxes, ladders, hand trucks, pallet jacks etc. Additionally, position requires use of tablets/computers. The environment is designed to promote both focused work and creative brainstorming The use of racquet stringing machines and related tools/supplies may also be required to support the needs of the business.

Physical 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:

• Regularly required to perform tasks that require repeating motions that use both hands, wrists, and fingers to handle objects and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to move about to accomplish tasks and may include standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, climbing or crouching. The employee is rarely required to sit.
• Requires standing for prolonged periods of time and use of both hands, fingers, wrists, and arms while stringing racquets.
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, twist, reach, kneel, crouch or climb.
• Regularly required to type on a computer, use tablets, and use computer software.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects that weigh less than ten pounds, occasionally lift and/or move items that weigh between 10 – 20 pounds and rarely lift and/or move items that weigh between 20 - 50 pounds.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.