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Job Description

Little Avalon Farm operates a fast growing e-commerce business, GoatCare.com, in a warehouse based out of Chewelah, WA. We service customers all over the country and earn their loyalty by giving them excellent results, every time. From biologicals and goat care tools to our flagship product, goat minerals, we average about 30 orders per day and 15k+ pounds of minerals packaged every month.

Members of the warehouse team will work together to ensure minerals are filled and stocked on the shelves, accurate inventory counts are maintained and orders are filled daily.

We promise same-day shipping and work hard to keep our customers–and employees!–happy.

Work in the warehouse can be monotonous, filling hundreds upon hundreds of pounds of dusty minerals each week, but if you like having a job where you know what to expect each day, you can enjoy settling in and checking off lists here. There’s a certain satisfaction in seeing all orders filled for the day and all shelves fully stocked.

Details:

Starting pay: $20/hr.
Location: Chewelah, WA
Schedule: Between the hours of 8a-3p.
Hours per week: 30 +/-

Requirements

strict attention to detail – our customers deserve an excellent experience 100% of the time and we currently expect an order error rate of about 1 in 100 orders or less
basic computer proficiency, including printing and troubleshooting printing on a Mac, working with spreadsheets and utilizing browser-based shipping and order management software to fulfill orders
ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the day as you process packages
while there is some flexibility in work times, orders must be picked, packed and shipped daily M-F at the order cutoff time of 10 a.m. with no exceptions – our customers count on us to supply their necessary consumable items promptly
ability to work harmoniously with others – there is a zero tolerance policy for infighting or drama and with 3-4 employees total, the ability to get along in close quarters is essential

Job Duties

Mineral & Herb Products Production

maintain minimum production levels to ensure orders can be filled same-day
print and affix product labels to bags
sit, bend and scoop repetitively
fill bags with powdered minerals or herbs, weighing for accuracy
heat seal filled bags and stock on shelf
maintain predetermined stocking levels, filling additional bags as needed to keep minimum numbers stocked
refill main storage barrels, lifting 25#-50# at a time and making sure no debris enter the barrels
sweep up work area, ensuring all floor surfaces remain clean and tidy and all spills are cleaned immediately
maintain accurate inventory counts of bulk minerals and herbs, and alert the admin team if stock is getting low
maintain Good Manufacturing Protocols (GMP) for pet food – keeping doors closed, mineral bins sealed, hands, hair and clothes clean and free from contaminants and no opened materials or spills left out. Our customers love their goats like children and expect pristine, perfect feed ingredients 100% of the time.

Shipping/Receiving

Use shipping software to print pick lists and packing slips
Fill orders according to packing slips, placing items ordered into boxes and preparing for shipment, checking and double checking orders for accuracy
Use shipping software to purchase shipping labels and verify accuracy once more before shipping
Alert admin team via Discord of shipping, warehouse or inventory issues/questions – all team communication is done via Discord
Deposit prepared packages near loading dock for shipping carriers to pick up, sorting by carrier
Receive freight using an electric pallet jack
Organize freight received, putting inventory in its correct place

General Warehouse Operations

spot sweep daily and sweep entire floor weekly
clean bathrooms weekly with provided supplies
remove, rinse and replace heater filters weekly
wipe down surfaces of barrels and shelves
keep shipping supplies organized and easily accessible
maintain awareness of cleanliness and safety at all times – pick up messes, put away boxes, leave nothing out of place by end of day – tidiness is critically important, try to think of keeping it “Instagram ready” all of the time.

Company Details

Who We Are

Little Avalon Farm is owned and operated by Rob & Megan Kutchman of Addy, WA. Megan was born and raised here and Rob has lived here for more than 20 years. In their spare time–😅–Rob is a volunteer firefighter and EMT and Megan runs a Facebook group and website dedicated to teaching others about herbal goat care. We have four children, a small farm and a BIG passion for helping others, both through direct outreach and in the small details that make working for or with us empowering, satisfying and fulfilling at a level that goes beyond just “getting a paycheck.”

Vision

At Little Avalon Farm, our passion is helping goat owners overcome fear through knowledge. Every day is another opportunity to make a real difference, not just in the lives of goats, but in the lives of the humans who care for them.

It’s not just about goats; it’s about empowering humans through knowledge, support and community so that they can leap forward in their own personal development.

Team members must share that love of humanity and wish for a better future. They must be able to keep an open mind and stay true to the goal of empowering and supporting the people who come into our sphere.

We resoundingly reject divisiveness of any kind and will not engage in any political, religious or other identity judgments or biases through our work in this company.

As a warehouse team member in this organization, you are instrumental in fulfilling and maintaining the support structures that enable our vision to thrive. You are the backbone of the systems and an absolutely vital part of the whole.

Key Traits

Harmony

Because of this vision that we share, we can stay focused on the bigger picture and work in harmony as a team and with customers, even when we disagree. This is an essential, non-negotiable trait for every team member.

Teamwork

Ability to collaborate effectively with fellow team members to achieve common goals, such as efficiently packaging orders, coordinating shipments, and supporting each other during peak periods.

Coordination

Skill in orchestrating various tasks simultaneously, such as coordinating packaging schedules, fulfilling multiple pack lists, communicating with company assistants, and ensuring timely shipments to customers.

Organization

Capability to maintain a well-organized warehouse environment, including arranging inventory, labeling products accurately, and optimizing storage space for efficient retrieval.

Attention to Details

Thorough in performing tasks accurately, paying close attention to managing inventory levels, conducting regular stock counts, and implementing procedures to prevent discrepancies or stockouts while minimizing excess inventory. Maintaining clear records of shipments, receipts, and inventory transactions to facilitate accurate record-keeping.

Dependability

Reliability in fulfilling job duties consistently and accurately, demonstrating a commitment to meeting performance expectations and supporting the team’s objectives. Our customers–and their goats!–rely on fast, efficient and accurate delivery of the minerals essential to their nutrition program.

Independence

Capability to work autonomously and make sound decisions without constant supervision, demonstrating self-motivation, initiative, and accountability in completing tasks.

Application & Selection Process

Applications will be open until a suitable candidate is found. We will reply to all applications to let you know our decision when selections have been made.

We understand that in “the industry,” repeated follow-ups to check the status of your application indicate your commitment, but we’re more interested in your ability to thoroughly read and understand this page, so I want to be clear here that emailing to ask about your application unless you truly haven’t received any contact from us will confirm to me that you are not a good candidate for this role.

Candidates who are selected for an interview will need to have the ability to participate in video interviews via Zoom.

How to Apply

If you’ve made it this far, you’re probably genuinely interested. If so, head over to this application and fill it out. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!