Warehouse Associate

Location: Hayward, CA (On- Site)
Salary: $20 - $25 per hour (Full Time 1.0 FTE Non-Exempt)

About Stelle

Stelle Athletica is an activewear brand for women and girls that creates quality apparel designed for everyday movement. For over a decade, our woman-led team has supported moms and active kids with dancewear, athletic wear, and classic staples. By blending timeless designs with durable materials, Stelle empowers women to move confidently in pieces that help them look, feel, and perform their best.

Our mission is to create quality activewear that empowers women and girls to pursue their passions confidently through every stage of life.

The opportunity

We are hiring full-time warehouse associates to handle loading/unloading, sorting, and internal warehouse flow of parcels/cartons in a fast-paced environment, including lifting, pushing/pulling, carrying, scanning, placing, and packing. In addition to pallet (palletized) moves, this role includes manual case/each picking from full or mixed pallets. You will safely and efficiently operate a forklift/order picker and related equipment, handle carton and pallet operations, and maintain high standards of safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift/order picker to perform picking and kitting operations
• Pick accurately to work orders (as applicable: SKU/Qty/LOT).
• Perform case/each picking from full or mixed pallets, with secondary sorting as needed.
• Ensure that merchandise is safely stored, properly ticketed, packaged, and logged, and easily located for replenishment.
• Handle cartons and pallets; perform packaging, labeling, and shipping while ensuring system records match physical inventory.
• Receive, inspect, and verify inbound quantities.
• Perform inventory checks, part-number verification, cycle counts, and support physical inventories; consolidate partial pallets into full pallets to enable location and inventory consolidation.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of warehouse experience.
• Forklift/high-reach or order picker experience preferred (training can be provided).
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Basic scanner/WMS/computer skills (e.g., Google Sheets).
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to sudden changes in operational priorities.
• Ability to interact well with others and follow instructions.
• Team player willing to perform other duties as assigned outside the designated role.
• Ability to identify safety hazards or compliance issues and use sound judgment and company policy to assess and plan next steps.

Physical Condition

• Lifting and Carrying: Able to stand for extended periods and lift cartons up to [50 lbs/23 kg]
• Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Pushing and Pulling: Ability to push and pull wheeled carts or pallet jacks loaded with merchandise
• Bending, Stooping, and Reaching: Ability to bend, stoop, and reach overhead frequently
• Physical Stamina: Demonstrate physical stamina and endurance to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• Competitive salary: $20 - $25 per hour based on experience
• Paid time off
• Paid company holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee discount on Stelle merchandise
• The chance to shape the marketing function and brand direction of a growing, mission-driven company

Stelle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.