Communication Skills, English Language, Green Business, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Order Picking/Packing, Order/Customer Fulfillment, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Control, Stock Keeping Unit (SKU), Time Management, Transportation Routing, Warehousing, eCommerce
Warehouse Associate — Afternoon Shift
Company: Gently (www.gently.io)
Location: 5625 Firestone Blvd, Unit H1, South Gate, CA 90280
Pay: $22.50/hour (W2)
Schedule: Afternoon shift (1:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Employment Type: Full-time (W2)
About Gently
Gently is revolutionizing eCommerce by making same-day shipping the standard and integrating sustainable practices to deliver fast, reliable, and greener fulfillment outcomes.
Role Summary
As a Warehouse Associate, you will support high-volume, deadline-driven operations to ensure orders are picked, packed, sorted, and staged correctly for next-day and same-day delivery. This role is hands-on and fast-paced, with a strong focus on accuracy, route readiness, and efficient material handling.
Key Responsibilities
- Fulfill orders: Pick items, verify SKUs/quantities, pack to standard, and label shipments accurately
- Sortation: Sort packages by route, service level, and cutoff times; ensure correct scan events and consolidation
- Prepare routes: Stage orders by route, build/organize route cages or pallets, and confirm route completeness before dispatch
- Shipping readiness / QC: Print/apply labels, verify addresses and service levels, and complete final checks to reduce mis-sorts and rework
- Inventory handling: Receive, scan, and put away product; maintain location accuracy and report damages/discrepancies
- Maintain flow & organization: Keep staging lanes organized, maintain a clean work area, and support throughput during peak periods
Qualifications
- Reliable attendance and punctuality for overnight schedules
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with productivity and accuracy expectations
- Basic English communication skills (spoken and written)
- Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and collaborate with a team
- Experience in pick/pack, sortation, staging, or shipping is a plus (training provided)
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and perform repetitive bending, reaching, and lifting
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs (with or without reasonable accommodation)