Shipping and Packaging Specialist for Honey Wellness ...

Description Mickelberry Gardens Shipping and Packaging Specialist Hours: 32-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday at our facility in Northeast Portland Work Days and Times: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm Rate of Pay: $20 - $24 per hour, raises available upon task mastery and demonstrated work quality Mickelberry Gardens is a Portland-based dietary supplement company. We manufacture a line of products based around honey, beeswax, bee pollen, propolis, and medicinal herbs. Environmental sustainability, sourcing ingredients from local producers, and being a great place to work are core company values. We pride ourselves in quality and expect excellence from our staff. We currently have a staff of 11, along with 2 working owners. We operate in a laid-back and friendly environment, and we work hard to meet our goals. This is an in-person job. The workspace is spacious, with lots of windows. We're looking for someone with shipping and logistics experience to join our team. Excellent communication skills, organization, and ability to work efficiently and self-motivate are essential for this position. As a growing small business, the day-to-day workflow in this position is varied and the Shipping Specialist works with co-workers in the shipping department, office, and with the production team to ensure that we ship out packages in a timely manner with close attention to detail. We utilize Shopify as our online store platform, and we also ship packages via USPS and UPS to retailers all over the country. We ship larger freight shipments to distributors, and we ship large volumes of individually-packed units to fulfillment centers. This position assists with all of these aspects of our business. Job Description: * Using packing slips to pack orders to ship, with a high degree of consistency and accuracy * Using ShipRush to create and print shipping labels * Building backstock of boxes as needed * Preparing freight shipments - building and filling boxes, wrapping and strapping pallets * Using pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment to move pallets and receive deliveries * Assisting with bi-monthly inventory, working with purchasing department on ordering shipping supplies * Understanding and implementing our quality and customer support policies * Keeping the shipping area clean and tidy - dusting, sweeping, watering plants, etc. * Communicating with managers and co-workers regularly to ensure that objectives are accomplished Benefits Offered: We offer paid sick time and vacation time. Sick time begins accruing at the start of work, and vacation time begins accruing after 6 months of employment. Both accrue at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. We offer a health insurance reimbursement - you maintain your own individual health plan, and we'll contribute $275 per month towards that cost, giving you the flexibility to choose the plan that is best for you. We pay through a 30 minute lunch break, and provide snacks, tea, and coffee to enjoy while you're at work. $40 per month (retail value) in Mickelberry Gardens products provided to use and share with family and friends. $5.00 daily reimbursement available for commuting via bus or bike Interested candidates, please email mickelberryqueenbee@ We would like to see a current resume, and a letter of interest. The letter of interest is our chance to get to know you a little better and understand why you feel your skillset makes you an ideal candidate for the job. Mickelberry Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other federal, state or local protected class. We are also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness, and we are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees. We encourage candidates local to the Portland area to apply. Mickelberry Gardens has the goal of hiring people who live close to our place of work. This ensures that tax dollars are invested back into the local economy, reduces the environmental impact of commuting, fosters community involvement, and preserves local employment opportunities. Listing Type Jobs | On-Site Categories B Corp | Business (General) | Office | Other Position Type Full Time Experience Level Mid Level Employer Type Direct Employer Salary Min 20 Salary Max 24 Salary Type /hr.

Created: 2025-11-12