Thermacell Repellents, Inc. hiring Warehouse Associate in Buford, Georgia, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

DescriptionDisclaimer: Please note, if you are selected to have an interview with Thermacell, you will receive an email from our applicant tracking system Paylocity (reply-to-sender@mail.paylocity.com) or an email from a Thermacell.net domain. Be aware of phishing emails/text messages. Thermacell will never text or Skype you about your candidacy or personal confidential information. If you are unsure, please contact careers@thermacell.net.

The CompanyThermacell Repellents, Inc. (TRI) is a privately held company with a mission to liberate people who love the outdoors from the harmful effects of insects. Founded in 1999 and based outside of Boston in Bedford, Massachusetts, Thermacell makes the world’s leading spatial mosquito repellent and targeted tick control solutions. Dedicated to delivering the best consumer experience, we have an ever-expanding product line for both adventure and home use. We aim to change the way people repel insects, and through disruptive innovation, strong distribution across multiple retail channels, and a global footprint, our base of users is growing rapidly.

TRI currently employs 125+ full time employees at our 4 locations Bedford Massachusetts (Corporate HQ), Buford Georgia (Manufacturing & Distribution) Hampton Florida (Science & Research Center).

Thermacell is committed to preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The collective sum of our individual differences, knowledge, life experiences, and unique talents represents a significant part of our culture and is the foundation for our accomplishments and impact. We strive to create a supportive community where we all can show up as our authentic selves and are confident and comfortable to be genuine with our teammates in our day-to-day work environment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.

Tri Core Values

• Drive – An optimistic can-do spirit, a passion to delight our consumer, a belief in the importance of determination and the freedom to make a difference.
• Ownership – We are empowered to take accountability for our contributions and desire to do the highest quality work with responsible urgency to drive business results.
• Integrity – We will always do the right thing guided by truth and sincerity. We exercise constructive candor and have the willingness to challenge and be challenged in all interactions.
• Teamwork – The belief that we is greater than me, and with collective brainpower we are better together. We are a community of compassionate support and collective success. We win as one and play hard in celebration together.
• Evolution – We are committed to continuous improvement, always learning, growing, and adapting to constant change. We seek progress over perfection.

STATUS: Non-Exempt

WORKING HOURS: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (extended hours during busy season)

WORK LOCATION: 943 Gainesville Hwy, Buford, GA 30518

Position PurposeThermacell is currently seeking a highly motivated Warehouse Associate. Warehouse Associates are responsible for performing an array of duties such as receiving and processing incoming orders, picking and filling orders from stock, or packing and shipping orders. This role will report to the Warehouse Management Team.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Uses handheld RF Scanners & Warehouse Management System to work both independently & as a team to pick, pack, prepare order shipment & system process order to shipped status.
• Including scanning correctly from bin locations & picking orders accurately & with quality.
• Fills customers’ orders according to specifications.
• Knows what labels need to be applied to shipments based on item specifications.
• Uses computer & shipment software to generate customer specific shipping labels and/or BOL’s (UPS ground, etc).
• Wraps/packs orders for shipping in appropriate shipping boxes.
• Keeps up with hourly board results & runs end of day process for Direct to Consumer & Project Area(s).
• For projects, understands & follows Bill of Materials for builds.
• Applies correct labels to displays & follows product map for display builds.
• Palletizes displays based on specifications.
• Offloads containers & stacks / arranges product based on the pallet configurations.
• Checks inbound packing slips to ensure quantities expected match.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Moves received product via RF scan gun & responsible for ensuring quantity of product is restocked to full in levels at the end of each shift.
• For retail, B2B orders, uses multiple customer portals to process shipments.
• Can generate pick tickets & shipping labels for small parcel orders.
• Preps & organizes pick tickets.
• Meets customer requirements to ensure 100% compliance.
• Can generate & knows how to apply UCC or pallet labels according to customer specs.
• Sends ASN’s & processes shipments in internal system in accordance with each customer’s requirements.
• Verifies accuracy of outgoing & incoming shipments/orders.
• Demonstrates and promotes quality values throughout the department.
• Closely adheres to all operating procedures.
• Meets company productivity and quality standards.
• Maintains clean work area to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Demonstrates capability in working quickly with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and to be flexible
• Highly resourceful. Ability to get things done, where resources are constrained, and a hands-on approach is needed
• Possess strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills – able to communicate the plans of the day in a way that builds the most efficient and effective team processes
• Good fit with Thermacell values
• Strong work ethic (consistent with the brand’s equity and many of the brand’s consumers)
• Team player who believes in winning together and enjoys a high-performance environment
• Knowledge/experience in retail warehousing
• Even keeled (stays calm and leads through challenging, stressful times)
• Self-starter and fast-learner
• Relentless work ethic
• Ability to manage and deliver multiple simultaneous priorities
• Thrive in fast-paced, nimble environment
• Motivated by a challenge
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, organized and positive warehouse environment
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Bilingual is a plus!

CompensationCompensation for this position will include a competitive base salary and an annual incentive bonus program-details proved separately. Benefits for this position will consist of vacation benefits at a competitive level & 10 paid company holidays. Additionally, a company shut-down period is offered for one week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

We are proud to offer a competitive & valuable benefits package that enables you to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. It includes best-in-class medical & dental insurance where Thermacell pays for 82.5% of the premiums; Thermacell also pays for the first half of your medical deductible through our Health Reimbursem*nt Account. Long & Short-term Disability & Group Term Life insurance (one-time base salary plus bonus up to max) is also available at no cost to you. Forty hours of sick time is also available on your first day of employment.

Additionally, you will have access to a variety of additional benefits such as vision, supplemental life, critical illness, Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account), Dependent Care FSA, accident, SecureSave savings account, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), product benefit, wellness benefit, and pet insurance for your furry family members! You can find all the details and additional discounts in our benefits guide.

You may start contributing to our 401k after completing 30 days of service (enrolling on the first of the following month). You will be eligible for the employer match up to 4% (base salary + overtime wages - subject to the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) legal limit) after completing one year of service.

WHY WORK HERE? Fun and casual environment. Disruptive fast-growth company. Thermacell is a consumer products company with a mission to liberate people who love the outdoors from the harmful effects of insects. Thermacell provides zone mosquito protection that keeps mosquitoes up to 15 ft away, stopping them before they can bother or bite you. Thermacell zone repellent technology eliminates the need for messy lotions or sprays, so you and your family are free to enjoy the outdoors, without worrying about mosquitoes or the harm they may cause.

Awards given to Thermacell include: Popular Mechanics - Grand Award Winner - Recreation - Best of What's New 2018 New York Times Wirecutter - The Best Mosquito Control Gear for Your Patio or Yard Outside Magazine - Best Car Camping Gear 2018 Backpacker Magazine - Best Backpacking Accessory 2019 Field & Stream “Best of the Best” Award - Good Housekeeping Research Institute #1 Tabletop Mosquito Repellent – LIV Smart Mosquito Repellent System - CES TWICE Awards 2022-2021 - Canadian Tire Digital Excellence Award – CES New Tech Award – IDEA Good Design Award – Good Housekeeping Home Products Award - This Old House Editor’s Choice – Time Magazine Best Inventions 2022

Thermacell products can be found at fine retailers throughout North America, Europe, Australia and in over 30 countries around the world. Examples of our retail partners include Bauhaus, OBI, ICA, Bunnings, Coop, Walmart, Amazon, REI, Bass Pro Shops, Home Depot, Lowe's, Canadian Tire, Dick's Sporting Goods, Academy Sports, Target Stores, CVS, Costco, Sam's Club and Bed Bath & Beyond.

RequirementsSKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bilingual is a plus!
• Ability to manage and deliver multiple simultaneous priorities
• Strong collaboration skills
• Impeccable attention to detail
• 0-1 year warehousing or similar experience preferred
• Forklift Operator Experience Highly Preferred, in addition to obtaining a License
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand/walk for 8 to 10 hours
• Ability to read and comprehend customers’ orders, bills of lading, etc.
• Basic math skills
• Must be able to work overtime as needed. Overtime may be prior to and/or after scheduled work hours (including weekends)
• Driver’s License required