Packing Expert - NYC
Location: US, NY, New York City
Department: Operations
Employment type: Part-time
Required experience: Entry level
Required education: High School or equivalent
Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
Function: Other
Salary range: 25000-30000
Company profile: Shyp is the easiest way to send anything, anywhere.Here at Shyp, we’re building the #1 brand consumers and small businesses trust for shipping their packages, and in the process fundamentally disrupting a 220 year old #URL_5e3cdedac8b912c62b6523c7af01360e03d0cb98631134035b2ddbaecdee14dd#’re building a customer-centric organization that encourages customer service to permeate the decisions and attitudes of the entire company. Our culture is collaborative, focused and fast-paced. We have an incredible team and are well funded by some amazing investors. Come join us.
Description: Here at Shyp, we’re building the #1 brand consumers and small businesses trust for shipping, and in the process, fundamentally disrupting a 220-year-old industry. We have an incredible team and are well funded by amazing investors. Come join our rocket ship!Packing technicians are the artisans of Shyp. When our customers’ items arrive at our warehouse, Shyp Techs transform them into securely and beautifully packaged shipments. They then process these carefully created packages with our carrier partners (UPS, FedEx, USPS) for their journeys across the US and world.NOTE: because packing technicians handle our customers’ personal items, they must pass a background check as part of the application process.What does it mean to be a Shyp Packing Technician?Efficiently and securely pack items (anything from t-shirts to fine art) for shipmentConstruct custom boxes and packaging solutions using state-of-the-art technologyEnsure items have proper postage and all necessary documentationGet paid $15/hour to save people from the pain of shipping and be part of transforming a 220-year old industryWhat is Shyp?Shyp is an on-demand shipping service that allows people to send items to people they care about by simply taking a picture with the Shyp mobile app.Once they send the photo, a pick-up request is sent and within minutes a Shyp Hero arrives to collect the item and bring it to our warehouse. At the warehouse, a Shyp Tech securely packages the item for its journey.This is not a typical warehouse role. As a Shyp Tech, you'll be instrumental in setting the foundation for the company's national and global expansion. To see more about our fast-growing start up, check out #URL_89402521fda3cfbbc5bd3c3c5d70e2a076e7ebdb72d081e5b4c670a4ddccb3bf#
Requirements: - Comfortable using the latest iOS devices- Previous packaging and shipping experience (or be fast learner with great attention to detail)- Ability to work later into evening (up to 11PM on occasion)- Customer service experience- Unbelievable attention to detail/ highly organized- A love for problem solving- Desire to continuously change, test, and improve- Excellent communication skills (speaking & writing)- Ability to efficiently wrap/pack sensitive and valuable items- Above average speed, strength, and coordination- Willingness to travel and work a flexible schedule- Energy and motivation for helping a new business growNICE TO HAVE:- Fine Art Installation / packing experience
Benefits: Comp: $15/ hour 
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