Shipping Team Member Specialist

Location: Fairfield, OH 45014

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Pay: $16 – $18 per hour

Environment: hot, humid, dusty

About Us

The Bug Company is a leader in the pet industry, specializing in the safe shipping of live insects for reptile and exotic pet owners nationwide. We are looking for reliable, detail-oriented team members who enjoy an active, hands-on, fast-paced work environment.

Position Summary

The Shipping Bulk Specialist is responsible for preparing, packaging, and shipping live insect orders. This role involves handling live insects, ensuring order accuracy, and maintaining efficient shipping operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle, wrangle, and prepare bulk crickets for shipping
• Accurately assemble and package live insect orders
• Label shipments with correct information
• Safely load and unload trucks
• Monitor and report shipping or inventory issues
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Operate basic warehouse equipment (training provided)
• Meet daily shipping targets with the team
• Ability to use a tape gun
• Ensure humane care of all live insects

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to handle live insects
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Basic math skills (counting, labeling, measuring)
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable and willing to learn

Preferred:

• Prior warehouse, shipping, or line work experience

Schedule

• Sunday – Thursday
• 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (hours may vary with shipping volume)

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance Options
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Work with a pet-loving, passionate team

Additional Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• At-Will Employment
• Offers are contingent on background and reference checks
• Job duties may change based on business needs