Facilities & Warehouse Associate

About Essense of Australia

• Essense of Australia is an international bridal wholesaler with key offices based in Lenexa, Kansas, Perth, Australia, and Zug, Switzerland.
• Our organization also operates in the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, and New Zealand.
• We have been a global leader in bridal fashion for over 20 years and our designs are currently sold in nearly 1,000 stores worldwide.
• With innovative designs and a strong customer service approach, Essense of Australia is a dynamic company that rewards excellence, drive, and collaboration.
• Essense of Australia and be part of a passionate team dedicated to helping brides around the world find their dream wedding gowns.
• If you're ready to make an impact and drive success in a global bridal fashion powerhouse, apply now and let's shape the future of bridal together!

Responsibilities

• The Role Every bridal gown tells a story, and behind each one is a team that keeps everything running smoothly.
• If you’re hands-on, flexible, and enjoy being the person others count on, we want to meet you.
• As the Facilities & Warehouse Associate, you’ll join the Warehouse team and split your time between warehouse operations, (picking, packing, shipping and receiving) facilities, and internal-team support across our warehouse and corporate office.
• You’ll also support interdepartmental projects and other ad hoc projects as requested such as supporting events, including set-up, tear-down and logistics.
• The warehouse is your home base, with regular trips between the warehouse and office throughout the week as the work requires.

You’ll Do Unload boxes and stock inbound shipments

• Pick, pack and ship outbound orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Sort and pull stock by style number, and place gowns on rolling racks, positioning racks throughout the warehouse
• Assist with inventory management, including scanning items for stocktake
• Serve as the point person for daily facilities needs at the warehouse
• Complete small facilities and maintenance jobs at the office and warehouse, such as patching holes, painting, assembling and moving furniture and equipment, and other minor repairs
• Cover for the Facilities and Office Coordinator during time out of the office, including day-to-day office and kitchen upkeep, supply checks and facility requests
• Submit building maintenance requests and work with vendors and the landlord on larger repairs, escalating to management as needed
• Be the go-to resource for miscellaneous job requests from internal teams
• Support events, including set-up, tear-down and logistics
• Support interdepartmental projects and other ad hoc projects as requested

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in business or a related field preferred 2–3 years of experience in a warehouse, order fulfillment or shipping/receiving environment; apparel wholesale/retail distribution or order fulfillment experience is helpful
• Experience in facilities, general maintenance, event set-up or a similar hands-on role strongly preferred
• Basic hands-on facilities skills (e.g., patching and painting, assembling and moving furniture or fixtures, common hand and power tools) with a safety-first approach
• Experience with inventory tracking, scanning and receiving software preferred; experience with a task or project management tool preferred; working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel Exceptional attention to detail, organization and accuracy Self-motivated and solution focused, with good judgment and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional, friendly and service-minded, with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build good relationships with internal teams and vendors
• Ability to manage shifting priorities, multi-task and adapt to change in a fast-paced, growing environment

Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

• Ability to regularly lift 35–60 pounds, work on your feet for most of the day, squat, bend, kneel, climb and stand on ladders, and frequently push and pull rolling racks
• Flexibility to work overtime and to occasionally assist with events or tasks outside of standard work hours

Benefits

• Essense of Australia is a company with heart.
• We value creativity, innovation, and dedication, and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional bridal fashion to brides and partners alike.
• In return for your skills, we offer you the opportunity to join an international industry leader and be part of a creative and collaborative culture that empowers its people, promotes teamwork and embraces sustainability.
• We recognize and reward excellence, innovation, and loyalty.
• As such, we provide competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
• If you have the skills, spark and drive to help us further our growth, please go to https://www.essensedesigns.com/careers/ and follow the prompts to submit your cover letter addressing the above criteria along with a resume and salary expectations.