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Overview

REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. And you play a part in shaping the future of the outdoors, for people and our planet.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

What’s cool about this job:

The hours for this full-time position are Friday through Monday 3pm - 1:30am starting at $18.20/hr (plus shift differential)

Our Warehouse Associates are a vital part of the REI Team and are the most common entry point into our Distribution Center Team. As the Warehouse Associate you will play a critical role at the Co-op by helping our product reach our customers doors! This position supports all areas of the Distribution Center including, but not limited to, the following areas: merchandise handling (picking and putting away), receiving, price marking, splitting, shipping, packaging specialized customer orders, handling cardboard and waste for team efficiency and the preparation and assembly of bicycles.

Bring your passion and expertise:

We are looking for bright and motivated people to join our Distribution Center staff and help contribute to REI’s success as the nation’s largest consumer co-op. You will help move product accurately and expertly throughout the warehouse. You may have the opportunity, after training and certification, to operate power equipment such as pallet riders. Associates will work in multiple areas as assigned and support areas based on business volume and team performance.

Here are the skills we look for in our Warehouse Associates:

• Prior warehouse or relevant experience

• Familiarity working with computer systems and/or RF equipment

• Prior experience using power equipment to safely process freight throughout the facility (current and valid drivers license suffices)

• Ability to meet or exceed attendance requirements, providing reliable and predictable attendance

• Ability to work safely, minding personal and team safety in daily operations

• Basic math skills

• Can work in multiple areas as trained on a daily or weekly basis

• Actively participates and collaborates with others on one's own team and across REI for the achievement of business goals

• Flexible in one's viewpoints and positions in order to support the direction taken by others at REI

• Uses business knowledge, creative thinking, and make good judgment in problem solving

• Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decisions

• Considers the ultimate impact of decisions and actions on internal and external customers

• Works smart by setting effective work goals, establishing priorities, and producing quality work

• Executes effectively by using resources efficiently, meeting deadlines, and keeping others informed of work plans and progress toward goals

• Clearly conveys and accurately receives information by a variety of methods and in various situations

• Builds rapport with all kinds of people inside and outside the organization

• Challenges the status quo, champions change and influences others to change

• The ability to frequently lift and shift boxes weighing an average of 20 to 30 pounds with a maximum of 65 pounds throughout a full shift of work

• Able to work in a standing or walking environment for 10 hour shifts

• Can comprehend and apply SOP’s

Closing

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all . We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization (https://www.rei.com/newsroom/article/rei-antiracist-multicultural-fully-inclusive-commitment) . We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here (https://foryourbenefit-rei.com/) for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.

Pay Range

$18.20 - $20.40 per hour