Warehouse Associate - Inbound Day Shift (Full Time)

Job Summary:

Join Columbia Sportswear Company’s Inbound team and play a vital role in receiving and processing incoming products that support our global distribution network. As a Warehouse Associate I, you’ll work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where accuracy, safety, and efficiency are key to delivering excellence from day one.

Location:

Columbia Sportswear Company Distribution Center
7000 N Leadbetter Rd, Portland, OR 97203

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Flexibility required for overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Pay & Benefits:

• Starting Pay: $21.00/hour
• Merit increases up to $26.30/hour
• Annual bonus eligible (up to 5%)
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee discounts on Columbia Sportswear and family of brands

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and unload incoming shipments using manual or powered equipment
• Verify product accuracy and condition against packing slips and purchase orders
• Label and scan products into inventory using Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Sort and stage items for storage or further processing
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety protocols
• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership to ensure smooth operations

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English
• Basic computer skills or willingness to be trained
• Ability to lift 40+ lbs, push up to 80 lbs, and stand for extended periods
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures, dust, and noise
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and accountability

Additional Information:

This position is part of the Inbound department and focuses on the accurate and efficient processing of incoming products. Associates may be eligible for cross-training and advancement opportunities within the distribution center.

Apply Today:

Be part of a team that keeps Columbia Sportswear moving forward. Apply now and help us deliver excellence—starting with Inbound.

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. 

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.