Job Description

WHY WE NEED YOU

WAZER is the first ever desktop waterjet cutter bringing universal cutting with digital precision to every workshop, big or small. Creating a first of its kind product was no easy feat, but since then we have proven the product and are scaling up! We are looking to build our proactive, energetic, and adaptable team. You’ll have an opportunity to solve problems, as well as work to continuously improve our systems and processes. Take ownership of your work and help bring this brand new product to its many eager customers, while having an opportunity for career growth and development.

YOUR DAILY ROLE

This is a part time position that largely focuses on warehouse management and product fulfillment. The position involves working on-site at our office/warehouse for an estimated 25–30 hours per week. The majority of WAZER products processed and shipped are pallet shipments. This means you must be comfortable with not only processing small parcel packages but large crates as well. To be more specific you will be expected to regularly lift 60 pounds on your own, perform team lifts, and use standard warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, hydraulic lifters, and ladders safely.

Warehouse

• Ensure finished goods are appropriately stored for inventory and fulfillment (ie. only boxed or fully crated units)
• Ensure all incoming packages have been distributed to appropriate staff or left on incoming package racks only
• Ensure parts are pulled according to general good FIFO practices
• Suggest improvements and convey them to the Operations Manager in terms of warehouse management

Daily Warehouse Maintenance

• Ensure the warehouse is free of debris (ie. packaging, foam, cardboard, etc)
• Ensure the warehouse space is clear of clutter
• Ensure all general use warehouse tools (not in use) are put away in their designated locations (ie. pallet jack, dollies, ladders, etc)

Inventory

• Perform container unloading and receipt on a monthly basis
• Perform inventory counts on an as requested basis
• Parts, kits, and subassemblies appropriately binned/boxed/palletized per the intended system

Fulfillment

• Sub-kit and pre-assemble required accessories for fulfillment
• Package and box finished goods
• Highly accurate pick and pack of finished goods crating to customer work orders
• Print shipping documentation and process paperwork correctly for carrier pickup
• Assist LTL Drivers for loading and unloading of the pallets
• Store and document necessary packing and shipping information (digitally and physical)

This position has substantial room for growth in the future if aptitude is shown. This can include more hands-on testing and involvement in the WAZER laboratories or further expansion of roles and responsibilities to operationally related activities.

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a role model of consistency, punctuality, and abiding to company policies to other employees
• Encourage and talk to colleagues from a peer level, in a friendly manner about deficient behaviors that are observed
• Bring a positive and encouraging work attitude and proactive work pace to the company culture
• Able to Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment
• Demonstrated ability to work with your hands (familiarity with hand tools and power tools is a MUST)
• Enthusiasm to learn and a “whatever it takes” attitude
• Comfortable with using equipment and in team lifts to move product that weighs 50-100lbs

NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of warehouse experience is a plus
• Participant in the maker community or just a DIY’er
• Trade or technical background
• Passion about WAZER’s mission of bringing affordable digital cutting solutions to makers, small business, artisans, and schools.

COMPENSATION

$18-20/hr (based on warehouse experience). Employee Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Days, Opportunities for Overtime, Opportunity for advancement in a fast-growing company. Flexible work hours are available.

LOCATION & ENVIRONMENT

We’ve located ourselves in Yonkers, NY. You’ll be working in an environment that is simultaneously our office, ideation studio, research lab, workshop, and final product assembly center, all under one roof. This allows us to collaborate and learn each other’s area of expertise, providing better solutions to our customers. Our facility becomes a playground in the off hours. You are encouraged to design, make, and work on whatever personal projects you may have at the time. You may see brewing equipment, race car parts, plants, and art pieces around the office. Who knows what inspiration we use for the next problem we need to solve!

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