Swanky Badger
About Us
Swanky Badger is a custom gift company servicing both the retail and promotional products industry. We operate out of our home-base warehouse, fulfilling high-volume retail orders and complex promotional shipments for clients nationwide and internationally.
Our shipping and packing team plays a critical role in ensuring orders are accurate, well-presented, and delivered on time for important gifting moments and events.
The Position
We are hiring a full-time, in-house Shipping / Receiving / Packing Associate to support daily order fulfillment, outbound shipping, and warehouse organization.
This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with systems, and capable of managing multiple shipment types and timelines at once.
You will be responsible for packing retail and promotional orders, preparing shipments according to product-specific standards, coordinating carrier pickups, and supporting inventory and warehouse operations.
Employment Details
Job Type: Full-time
Training Start Date: Immediately
Initial 1-month trial period to ensure good fit for both parties
Core Responsibilities
Primary Duties – Packing & Fulfillment
Pack retail orders and promotional product orders
Manage split shipments, merged shipments, and partial orders
Pack orders according to carrier timelines vs. In-Hand Dates
Follow product-specific packing standards to ensure consistency
Perform kitting and alternate packaging as required
Organize, stage, and label outgoing shipments
Supervise and organize packing line as volume increases
Prepare packing supplies and replenish packing materials on the floor
Shipping & Carrier Coordination
Support international shipping procedures and documentation
Support carrier driver pickups
Schedule ground and freight pickups
Warehouse, Inventory & Safety Support
Support forklift operation and maintenance (certification required or obtained after hire)
Assist with quarterly product cycle counts
Perform shipping supply counts and office supply counts
Organize warehouse pallets and storage locations
Complete safety checklist walkthroughs
Input and track product waste and perform product waste inventory adjustments
Schedule & Work Location
Full-time / 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm (weekends as needed during peak periods)
Home base: Vista, CA 92081
Work location: In-person, warehouse-based
Who This Role Is Best For
Someone who enjoys structured, process-driven work
A detail-oriented individual who takes pride in accuracy and presentation
A dependable team member who can manage multiple shipment priorities
Someone comfortable learning shipping systems, carrier rules, and inventory tools
Requirements
Reliable transportation
Punctual, dependable, and able to follow SOPs
Strong attention to detail and organization
Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting packages
English required
Basic computer skills required
Experience with order fulfillment or inventory software preferred
Forklift certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Sick Leave
401(k)
Profit Sharing
Employee discount
To apply for this job email your details to jim@swankybadger.com