Seasonal Shipping and Warehouse Assistant - SE Portland

Salary:
$18 /hour

FLSA Status:
Hourly non-exempt

Schedule:
Seasonal position with a variable schedule based on operational needs. December scheduling generally ranges from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM and 10:30 AM–7:00 PM. Schedule includes weekdays and may vary throughout the holiday season.

Required:
Current Oregon Food Handler's Card

Location & Transportation:
Elephants Headquarters is located at 700 SE 7th Ave. Reliable transportation is required. Due to our location, dependable transportation to and from our store is essential.

About Elephants
A locally owned company since 1979, Elephants Delicatessen pioneered the gourmet food industry in the Pacific Northwest and now operates seven Portland-metro retail locations and a thriving catering company. As a certified B Corporation, we are committed to sustainability, transparency, and using business as a force for good — while serving exceptional, scratch-made food rooted in our local community.

Elephants Delicatessen is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion.

What We Offer

- Employer contributed vacation and sick time

- Opportunities for advancement

- Chance to win employee raffles

- Discounts at Sketchers, Shoes for Crews, Verizon, Sprint, select B Corporations, and many more

- A commitment to inclusion, diversity, community involvement, employee well-being, and environmental protection
Elephants Delicatessen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Elephants Delicatessen participates in the E- Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.?

Please see the following notices for more information:
E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish) Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)
Requirements
About the Role
We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Shipping and Warehouse Assistant to support warehouse operations, inventory management, and order fulfillment at Elephants Delicatessen Headquarters.

This role is responsible for receiving and processing incoming merchandise, maintaining accurate inventory records, coordinating product transfers, and managing e-commerce shipments. The position also supports wholesale orders, invoicing, and general warehouse operations to ensure products are accurately processed, organized, and delivered on time.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on, fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and can successfully balance multiple responsibilities while maintaining organization and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

- Receive, inspect, process, price, and organize incoming merchandise, candy, and grocery shipments.

- Enter purchases and receive products into inventory and purchasing systems.

- Conduct inventory counts and help resolve inventory discrepancies.

- Coordinate inventory transfers between departments and locations.

- Prepare and stage candy and grocery orders for Commissary.

- Manage e-commerce shipments, including assembling gift boxes, preparing customer orders, and maintaining packaging inventory.

- Generate wholesale invoices and track receivables using inventory management systems.

- Support candy production, labeling, and bulk transactions.

- Maintain organized warehouses, freezers, and refrigerated storage areas.

- Follow proper stock rotation, sanitation, and food safety procedures.

- Maintain overall warehouse organization, cleanliness, and workflow.

- Communicate effectively with internal departments, vendors, and delivery personnel.

- Adapt to changing priorities and seasonal business demands.
What We’re Looking For

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in warehouse, shipping/receiving, inventory control, or fulfillment operations.

- Experience in food, grocery, or distribution environments preferred.

- Strong organizational and time management skills.

- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet shipping and fulfillment deadlines.

- Basic math skills for inventory tracking, order fulfillment, and documentation.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

- Experience with inventory management systems such as Restaurant365, Shopify, or ERP systems preferred.

- Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with management and team members.

- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical warehouse duties, including lifting and carrying products.
If you enjoy keeping operations organized, take pride in accuracy, and thrive in a hands-on warehouse environment. We'd love to meet you!