Best Chuck is hiring a unique individual for a job that requires heavy lifting and light computer work. This ain’t a beauty contest, it’s a warehouse. You WILL get dirty on the job (machine grease), and there is no escaping paperwork.

This is initially a part-time position with full-time potential.

HEAVY LIFTING:

• Organizing inventory, labeling, and general clean-up around the warehouse.
• Ability to bend, lift, and move items weighing up to 150 lbs. Familiarity with materials handling supplies and safety a plus.
• Unloading ocean shipments of palleted crates and boxes.
• Shipping, packing, and sorting items daily.

LIGHT COMPUTER WORK:

• Use UPS Worldship to prepare shipping labels and reports.
• Use MS Office to prepare faxes, quotes, and marketing documents.
• Use QuickBooks to invoice customers.
• Update inventory and other databases on multiple platforms.

FULL-TIME POTENTIAL: (benefits granted after 90-day probation period):

• Ability to answer sales calls about machine products, compatibility, and technical assistance.
• Assist with importation documents and ocean orders.
• Work independently in the warehouse and office.
• Process purchase orders, ship packages, and assist with Accounts Payable/Receivable.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or sales industries.
• Ability to learn technical and mechanical terminology.
• Ability to work independently while being proactive and communicative.
• Superior communication skills, sparkling personality, and peace of mind.

BENEFITS:

• Casual workplace. Dress comfortable, wear hardy shoes.
• Flexible hours (6:00am-5:00pm). 
• Secured parking; walking distance from West Oakland BART.
• Uniquely awesome boss.

If interested in auditioning interviewing, please email annie[at]bestchuck.com with a brief introductory cover letter, attach a current resume, and tell a joke. Interviews will only be scheduled if jokes are popping.

My favorite joke?

“What did the fish say when it swam into the wall?”

“DAM!!!”

Cheers, and happy hunting. 

-Annie, Chief Chucker