Warehouse Associate — Afternoon Shift

Warehouse Associate — Afternoon Shift
Company: Gently (www.gently.io)
Location: 5625 Firestone Blvd, Unit H1, South Gate, CA 90280
Pay: $22.50/hour (W2)
Schedule: Afternoon shift (1:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Employment Type: Full-time (W2)

About Gently
Gently is revolutionizing eCommerce by making same-day shipping the standard and integrating sustainable practices to deliver fast, reliable, and greener fulfillment outcomes.

Role Summary
As a Warehouse Associate, you will support high-volume, deadline-driven operations to ensure orders are picked, packed, sorted, and staged correctly for next-day and same-day delivery. This role is hands-on and fast-paced, with a strong focus on accuracy, route readiness, and efficient material handling.

Key Responsibilities

• Fulfill orders: Pick items, verify SKUs/quantities, pack to standard, and label shipments accurately
• Sortation: Sort packages by route, service level, and cutoff times; ensure correct scan events and consolidation
• Prepare routes: Stage orders by route, build/organize route cages or pallets, and confirm route completeness before dispatch
• Shipping readiness / QC: Print/apply labels, verify addresses and service levels, and complete final checks to reduce mis-sorts and rework
• Inventory handling: Receive, scan, and put away product; maintain location accuracy and report damages/discrepancies
• Maintain flow & organization: Keep staging lanes organized, maintain a clean work area, and support throughput during peak periods

Qualifications

• Reliable attendance and punctuality for overnight schedules
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with productivity and accuracy expectations
• Basic English communication skills (spoken and written)
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and collaborate with a team
• Experience in pick/pack, sortation, staging, or shipping is a plus (training provided)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and perform repetitive bending, reaching, and lifting
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs (with or without reasonable accommodation)