PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Shipping Associate is responsible for picking and packing customer orders with power equipment.
Schedule: Friday - Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Weekends)
Compensation: $20.00 per hour.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
- Locates and pulls items stored on multileveled racks in the warehouse, based on a RF device direction.
- Packs and secures items using the provided packing materials.
- Utilizes High Jump computer system to ensure accuracy of all orders.
- Picks product from the proper locations by powered equipment
- Loads packages with an RF device
- Loads outbound parcel truck
- Processes and prints customer orders to the warehouse
- Additional duties as assigned.
ABOUT GUITAR CENTER
Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 300 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.
Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US:
You should love where you work! That means competitive pay, a host of benefits, and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Here are some other benefits we offer:
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching contribution
- Associate discounts on product
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life & AD&D insurance
- Short & Long term disability
- Mental health resources
- Fertility support and specific offerings for our Trans community
- Accident, hospital, and critical illness insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Hyatt Legal Planning & Services
- Monthly engagement and culture events
- Rewards and recognition programs
- Entry level; zero years of relevant work experience
- Basic proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Basic proficiency with standard business applications such as the internet and email
Collaboration: Able to develop cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties. Able to build relationships with others by offering help and providing suggestions for improvement.
Customer Focus: Understands customer service principles and the importance of providing an excellent customer experience. Keeps customers in mind when designing or executing processes or procedures.
Initiative: Able to identify opportunities & issues and assess, prioritize and follow through on work activities to capitalize or resolve them. Able to take positive action without being requested to do so. Focuses on ongoing learning and development.
Interpersonal Communication: Able to communicate through various means with diverse people in a clear, concise, and courteous manner. Able to demonstrate respect to others, surroundings, and self. Able to read and comprehend instructions.
Organizational Skills: Able to utilize time, energy, and resources to manage priorities such as projects, stay on track, and achieve goals. Able to establish a systematic course of action to achieve an objective. Able to multitask and pay strong attention to detail. Able to complete tasks thoroughly in a timely manner.
Technology Skills: Able to navigate technology systems, equipment, and computer programs needed to fulfill communication, customer service, and business needs & expectations.
Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to [email protected].
Skills Required
- Operate powered material-handling equipment (powered equipment) to pick product
- Use RF device for picking, loading, and scanning orders
- Utilize HighJump warehouse management/computer system for order accuracy
- Pack and secure items using provided packing materials
- Load outbound parcel trucks and process/print customer orders
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Basic proficiency with standard business applications (internet and email)
- Entry level; zero years of relevant work experience
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively on a team
- Customer service orientation and focus on customer experience
- Initiative, ability to identify and follow through on tasks
- Strong interpersonal communication, read and comprehend instructions
- Organizational skills, ability to multitask and pay attention to detail
- Ability to navigate required technology systems and equipment
Guitar Center, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Guitar Center, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Guitar Center, Inc..
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — The package highlights free Talkspace access, tuition reimbursement, DailyPay, and a generous gear discount, with musician‑friendly programs such as Gig Leave. These lifestyle‑oriented offerings can meaningfully enhance the experience for employees who value music‑centric perks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and Gig Leave are explicitly promoted across postings. These options provide schedule flexibility for eligible associates to pursue performances and personal time.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is part of the standard offering. This adds a structured pathway for long‑term savings.
Guitar Center, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Guitar Center is an American musical instrument retailer chain that sells guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording equipment, and accessories. It operates numerous locations across the United States and online.
