Warehouse Manager - Fantagraphics Books

3100 Airport Way S, Seattle WA

Description

Fantagraphics is looking for a Warehouse & Shipping Manager in the company’s warehouse located near the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Start date: mid-to-late Sept. 2021. Send resumes and cover letters. Full-time, medical benefits, 401K. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Primary Responsibilities: • Process orders: Pick/pull items from inventory as listed on each order form Pack books to the highest standards of security for shipping Develop proficiency with on-site shipping software systems (FedEx, Shipstation, and Stamps.com.) • Maintain an accurate inventory: Responsible for storage and maintenance of inventory Manage post-pick stock-takes and annual inventory counts. • Receive and unload shipments of books (often on pallets) Cross check units received vs. paperwork of units shipped Report all units received to Office Manager and Inventory Manager • Pack & ship books and supplies for company trade shows Coordinate with Event Manager for list of inventory and meet specified deliverable date • Optimizing processes for packing and shipping orders from our ecommerce site • Some clerical tasks including data entry. • Maintain a clean and organized working environment. Secondary Responsibilities: We are looking for someone who is ready to bring their previous experience to help our shipping and fulfillment processes become more streamlined, efficient, and cost-effective. Identify areas of improvement for the completion of any/all shipping tasks. Skills: Familiarity with ShipStation a plus. Strong attention to detail, ability to work alone and to manage others, organizational skills to help streamline process and procedures, fast and efficient. Basic arithmetic skills (addition/subtraction), basic computer skills. Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. To be successful in this role, you will need a valid driver's license and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. This is a physically demanding job that requires standing for long periods of time, walking, using a step stool and/or ladder, and lifting heavy items. Education: No Degree Required Experience: 2+ years working in a professional warehouse. About the company: For over 40 years, Fantagraphics has published the very best comics and graphic novels that the medium has to offer. Our mission is to celebrate great cartooning in all of its incarnations, from the form’s early luminaries to contemporary artists currently forging the future of visual storytelling. Not content to rest on our laurels and extensive roster of talented artists, we constantly seek out fresh voices from across the globe. Thus, we honor the rich history of comics while providing a platform for bold new stories, styles, and perspectives that push the boundaries of the medium. Fantagraphics remains peerless in our commitment to be the publisher of the world’s greatest cartoonists. fantagraphics.com