Temporary Warehouse Positions- Freeport, ME - Starting pay $18/hr - L.L.Bean
Yarmouth, ME 04096
About the Job
We welcome you to look inside our Warehouse at the different types of jobs we have to offer. Each video below is designed to show you the physical attributes of the position along with our Warehouse environment. Our L.L.Bean warehouses are filled with highly trained employees who attend to daily important tasks that help us get our goods on their way to customers quickly and accurately. Some retrieve inventory or pack goods for shipment, while others process returns or move merchandise with heavy machinery. These team members work hard, stay mindful of safety, and share some fun along the way. All our jobs require the ability to understand, speak, and read basic English along with having a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
At the heart of L.L.Bean's mission to inspire and enable people to experience the joy of the outdoors, our Warehouse team in Freeport, Maine, plays a pivotal role. In this bustling environment, every item picked, every box packed and every return processed is a step towards fulfilling our mission: to ensure that our customers around the globe receive the quality and service associated with the L.L.Bean name.
All positions in the Warehouse involve physical demands, necessitating standing, walking, bending, and crouching. The work is labor-intensive.
Employees in the Warehouse play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the facility. Walking briskly from one aisle to another, carefully bending to pick up items, and occasionally crouching to reach lower shelves are all part of a typical day. These physical demands not only keep the employees active but also contribute to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. By embracing the labor-intensive nature of the work, the Warehouse team members showcase their dedication and commitment to getting the job done efficiently.
We invite you to explore our video library to gain valuable insights into the diverse range of temporary job opportunities available. By applying and scheduling an interview, you are a step closer to securing a fall start date.
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Pay ranges:
$18.00 -$24.00/hr depending on shift & position
Availability:
Must be available for at least 18 hours per week
Must be available for at least 3 shifts per week (Three 6-hour shifts = 18hrs minimum)
Must be at least 16 years old for a limited number of positions; once those are filled, must be 18.
All positions require the ability to understand, speak, and read English.
Shift Options:
1st Shift OFC & Returns: 6:30am – 3:30pm; Days of Operation: Sunday – Friday (Saturday pick-up shifts when business needs)
2nd Shift OFC: 4:00pm – 1:00am; Days of Operation: Sunday – Thursday (add Friday between Thanksgiving and Christmas)
2nd Shift Returns: 3:30pm - 12:00am; Days of Operations: Sunday – Thursday (add Friday between Thanksgiving and Christmas)
3rd shift Pick: 10:00pm-6:00pm Days of Operations: Sunday – Thursday (add Friday between Thanksgiving and Christmas)
3rd Shift Automation Starting November 25th: 1:00am – 6:00am (Picking & Packing) Sunday – Thursday (add Friday between Thanksgiving and Christmas)
All available positions:
Picking– Use a hand-held scanner and mobile task device, collect selected units into totes and transfer to conveyor belts.
Able to perform basic and repetitive computer functions alone with ability to learn new computer systems.
Ability to walk entire shift, between 6-8 miles, and use a step ladder.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to multitask and /or change tasks frequently.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
Basic math and ability to understand, speak, and read basic English.
Physical demands- Walk /stand entire shift. Frequently lift up to 10lbs. Climb ladders and stairs to access upper shelves, crouching to access lower shelf. Weight limit for pick carts is 300-350lbs.
Packing – Scan items out of totes, verify orders, generate outbound shipping documents, and pack orders.
Ability to stand entire shift.
Basic math and ability to understand, speak and read basic English.
Experienced using computers, familiar with Windows based applications, able to learn new applications quickly.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to multitask and /or change tasks frequently.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
Physical demands – Stand entire shift. Ability to reach 57” from the floor; lift, pull, and lower totes weighing between 11-30lbs for entire shift. Reach over shoulder repeatedly.
Pack Monogramming – Primary job is to safely operate a computerized monogramming machine used to personalize items for customers. May also be trained in Pack Seasonal job as needed per business conditions.
Basic math, measuring skills, and ability to understand, speak, and read basic English.
Experienced using computers, familiar with Windows based applications, able to learn new application quickly.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Constantly rethread needles, required to wear safety glasses for entire shift.
Differentiate colors, symbols, and numerals.
Physical demands - Stand entire shift. Lift/carry totes weighing 20-30 lbs. from conveyance to the working surface on a frequent basis.
Returns Processing - Read handwritten English or printed text instructions verifying type of return. Navigate through multiple computer systems and screens to process items back to inventory. Ability to quickly assess and determine how best to complete the return is critical.
Demonstrate above average computer skills, familiar with Windows based applications, able to learn new applications quickly.
Basic math and ability to understand, speak and read basic English.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and an eye for quality
Ability to multitask and /or change tasks frequently.
Make decisions quickly and independently.
·Physical demands- Stand/Walk entire shift, frequently lift up to 10lbs; infrequently up to 20 lbs.. Push totes onto take away belt.
Merch Prep - The Prep Work position includes skills in our Picking, Packing, and Returns departments. Collecting orders for the warehouse, packing them for shipment, and helping prep returned items for restocking.
Basic math and ability to understand, speak and read basic English.
Experienced using computers, familiar with Windows based applications, able to learn new applications quickly.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to multitask and /or change tasks frequently.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
Physical demands - Stand/Walk entire shift. Pull/glide tote weighing up to 35 lbs. from belt at 42 inches from the floor to a tilted tote holder. Reach over shoulder repeatedly.
Health and Safety Requirement: Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.
If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan. Because, when it comes to the outside—we’re all in. Visit llbeancareers.com to learn more.
Being outside brings out the best in us, no matter where we come from or what we believe. At L.L.Bean, we value individual differences and encourage our co-workers to be themselves – because the uniqueness of each individual makes L.L.Bean better.
