Knafs - Operations Specialist 1

Job Description

The Company:

Knafs is a goofy little company that makes interesting pocket knife schtuff. We're family owned and operated, 10+ employees, and we’re launching this rocket to glory. There's a healthy dose of "let's figure this thing out together" in our business that requires problem solving and cerebral engagement. We sell our products on Knafs.com, Amazon, and to 50+ dealers across the world.

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The Job:

The Operations Specialist I at Knafs is our boots-on-the-ground, get ‘er done warehouse person. We have hundreds of tasks that need doing, and this person is our executor to make it happen. This could be anything from shipping hundreds of orders to counting thousands of new products.

This is a part-time on-site position, 20 - 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday. There’s some flexibility in daily start and end times.

We need someone who loves precision and speed. Speedy precision? Yes, that’s the one. We have a lot to do, but we also need it done right.

Responsibilities:

Shipping: Pick, pack, and ship customer orders with precision and speed
Assembly: Prepare products for sake. Slap on barcodes, wasp knife scales, stuff poly bags - we do it all
Quality Control: Check our pocket knives to make sure they pass inspection; a critical eye for detail is wicked important. You’ll handle thousands of knives, so safety is a must. If you aren’t comfortable with sharp and pointies, this job probably isn’t for you.
Cycle Count: We hard-count items regularly to check and maintain inventory.
Sort, Sweep, and Standardize: Keep the warehouse and your work area clean and tidy. Everything has a spot and you know where it is.
Store Associate: We have a small storefront open on weekdays that this position ideally will support. We’re a small team and everyone pitches in to cover the store regularly.

Pay:

$14 - $16 / hour depending on experience

Essential Skillz:

Problem Solving: Most of our messes don’t come with an instruction manual. Troubleshooting the problem and coming up with solutions is an important skill. Asking for help is welcomed, especially when you also come with some options for solutions.
Focus: There will be hours of repetitive work, and there will also be days when you’re doing something new every 30 minutes. Both require a mind that is keen and attentive.
Computers: We manage and ship our orders via Shopify and Shipstation. You need some computer knowledge.
Education: High school diploma required. Secondary schooling is great. College students are solid. Degrees from the school of hard knocks are also perfectly acceptable.
Eye For Detail: Check our pocket knives and other products to make sure they pass inspection. A critical eye is very important, especially after you’ve already looked at 100 knives. We also hard count all of our products so solid math skills are a must. Few things are worse than inventory errors.
Physical Demands: Most of your day will be spent on your feet shipping out orders. We ship out and receive boxes that weigh up to 50lbs.
Customer Service: Knafs is a community driven company. You will be engaging in customer and supplier relations frequently. We need someone who is comfortable and confident in these interactions.

Nice-to-have Skillz:

Intrest in pocket knives and the mechanics of the tool
Warehouse experience
Shopify experience
Kanban experience (Toyoa Production System)
Board game recommendations
tasty food truck recommendations

Additional Information

Perks

Employee discounts on everything Knafs carries
Semi-flexible schedule- we need to work during the day, but can work around school, childcare, or that dentist appointment.
Tasty Tuesdayz- We have a team lunch every other week provided by Knafs
Creative environment- We nurture fun ideas, especially those that help move us forward

Company

We said it already, but Knafs is a unique place to work. We have a deep belief in employee growth that is paired with a fairly autonomous work style. Self starters thrive here but we provide opportunities for all. Knafs is on a wild growth pattern right now. We’re seeing cool things happen, and we need people who are willing to grow with us. We can’t promise you the moon, but that’s where we’re headed. Knafs runs on a healthy handful of Core Values:

Dependable- We do it right
Level up- Continuous improvement
Scrappy- Solutions from elbow grease and basic tools
Kind- We love to make people's day
Humble- We are willing to listen, learn, and teach