Warehouse Associate - Direct to Consumer - The Container Store Inc.

The Container Store Distribution Center Direct to Consumer department is looking for Pickers/Packers to join our e-commerce team. As a Picker/Packer, you'll utilize cutting-edge technology and powered equipment to pick and pack orders accurately and swiftly, ensuring that every package meets our high standards. Your attention to detail will be key as you navigate computer-based programs to streamline order processing and exceed customer expectations. Whether you're an experienced picker/packer or looking to start your career in this exciting field. This role offers full-time hours with competitive hourly rates and room for growth. Join us today and be part of our dedicated team driving excellence in the world of e-commerce fulfillment!

•  Shifts: Sunday- Wednesday (7am- 5:30pm) and Thursday- Saturday (7am- 7:30pm) 

Be a valued and much appreciated part of our team in our 600,000 square-foot automated distribution center in Aberdeen, Maryland.  Founded in 1978, we are the nation’s original and leading retailer of storage and organization products from custom closets to solutions for every space in your home. The Container Store has store locations from coast to coast and a thriving online business. Each of the wonderfully innovative products found in our stores is received, processed and shipped from one of our distribution centers.  There are many career opportunities on our distribution team!

Here’s a sneak peek at our world-class Distribution Center.

The Benefits of Working Here 

Our benefits exemplify our commitment to ensuring employees and their families are well taken care of, safe and secure.  Some of our benefits include:

• Competitive Pay 
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans 
• Discount: 50% on Elfa, 40% on Merchandise and Gift Cards, 25% on Avera
• Paid Time Off plus Holidays 
• 401(k) plan and Company Match
• Ongoing training including our Leadership Development Program and Manager Training Program 
• Employee First Fund: providing grants to employees experiencing unforeseen emergencies 

Responsibilities

• Ability to follow standardized work as it relates to picking, packing and cutting procedures   
• Ability to consistently meet time-based productivity standards
• Utilizes the voice picking system to fulfill customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Ensures the correct quantity and quality of items are picked/packed for each order according to established procedures
• Comfortable working in multi-level picking modules and around conveyor systems
• Maintains a safe work area, adhering to safety policies and procedures
• Adheres to standardized work as it relates to picking (less than case and full case), packing and cutting procedures   
• Supports and works in various departments throughout the Distribution Center
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
• Maintains inventory accuracy throughout the Distribution Center

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Proficiency in operating walkie rider and stock chaser
• Experience working in a highly automated distribution environment a plus.
• Knowledge of various distribution systems such as labor management system, radio frequency devices and voice picking preferred
• Utilization of pneumatic tools and the ability to cut metal to precision
• A strong sense of spatial awareness to ensure accurate packaging of items efficiently, securely, and in a manner that optimizes space utilization
• This position requires associates to stand 100% of the time and walk approximately 50% of the time with the ability to lift to 47 pounds independently
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Ability to work independently, efficiently managing picking and packing tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Arrives on time and is prepared to begin work at the scheduled shift time and committed to working scheduled hours with flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs
• Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information
• Ability to work within and exemplify The Container Store brand which we describe as matchless, fun, authentic, team-focused, and life-changing

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the

Americans with Disabilities Act

Distribution Center Physical Requirements

State Specific Notices