Careers at Cognitive Surplus

 

Who we are

We are committed to sustainability in all our actions – from the carbon footprint we leave to the materials we use to the employees we hire.

 

We are strengthened by the diversity of our colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations so that colleagues with disabilities are able to fulfill the essential functions of the job.

All warehouse and office positions are full-time on-site in Redmond, Oregon. (No remote or hybrid options are available). Retail store associate positions vary by location.

Proper measures are being taken to ensure everyone's health and safety while working. You must be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to work on-site.

The standard workday is 7 am - 3 pm. 

Benefits include:

  • Gold-level Health Insurance 
  • Paid vacation time
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid holidays 
  • Employee discount


Current Job Openings

  • We are looking for a Warehouse Associate to help with picking/packing orders, receiving, stock oversight, light assembly, and more around the warehouse.

    This is most certainly *not* an Amazon or other big box store warehouse job. There's loads of room for growth; we promote in-house first, and we want you to succeed and be happy here. While working in the warehouse, you will need to be on your feet, and you must be able to safely lift cartons and easily move around the warehouse space. The ability to learn, read, and remember instructions is required.

    • Our warehouse is brightly lit, clean, and climate-controlled.
    • The full benefits package includes health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and more.

    A standard workday is 8 am - 4 pm, Monday-Friday. During peak season, there is some overtime and the occasional weekend day.

    Please make sure to read the entire job posting and answer all questions in the application. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

    Job Requirements

    • All employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to work onsite.
    • Literate in English (written and oral)
    • Track record of success at methodical, organized, detail-oriented work
    • Basic computer literacy must have the ability to learn the software we use
    • Remember and follow multiple directions without supervision
    • Work quickly, quietly, and independently, meeting efficiency goals
    • Move comfortably and quickly around a large warehouse space
    • Stand, walk, squat, bend, and move throughout your entire shift
    • Maintain focus for the duration of the shift
    • Frequently lift and move boxes up to 50 lbs, climb stairs while holding boxes
    • Reliably get to and from work
    • Safely operate a pallet jack, picking trolly, and various carts
    • Maintain a civil attitude (Arrive at work sober, clean, and able to communicate with coworkers in a polite and respectful fashion)

    Main Duties

    • Pick items from a picklist
    • Pack orders accurately and quickly
    • Learn and remember which items require special packaging and pack accordingly.
    • Use the shipping software to ship orders, generate labels & affix them to cartons.
    • Stock picking shelves, shipping supplies, etc.
    • Load/unload pallets and containers.
    • Light assembly/quality control/production work at times throughout the year
    • Identify and communicate errors to the manager
    • Maintain a clean workspace and assist with maintaining clean communal spaces
    • Organize, sort, and count physical inventory in the warehouse and maintain the digital inventory using software

    Other duties as assigned.

    Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

    Benefits:

    • Employee discount
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday

    Education:

    • High school or equivalent

    Experience:

    • Picking and packing: 1 year (Preferred)

    Language:

    • English (Required)

    Work Location: In person

    Please submit an up-to-date resume along with the answers to the questions above to jobs [at] cognitive-surplus.com

    How to Apply

    Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs [at] cognitive-surplus.com

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