Company: Sound Pure, LLC

Position: Shipping, Receiving, Packaging, and Inventory - Sole Operator

Location: Downtown Durham, NC (in office)

Compensation: $14.00/hour+ (with review after 6 months)

Time Commitment: Approx: 30+ hours per week 

Primary Schedule: 11AM-6PM Monday, 12:30-6PM Tue-Fri

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

Sound Pure is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, careful, and conscientious person who will be the sole operator in a department of one!  You will be able to maintain and coordinate the day-to-day activities of our on-site warehouse.   This is a fun, dynamic, and independent position for someone that likes to manage their own day, make their own decisions (after proper training, of course!), work autonomously, and be an important part of the infrastructure to a small and vibrant business that specializes in fine musical equipment!    You will be relied upon day-in, and day out to support our fun team, and will have all the tools and resources to be an independent success!

This role involves packaging, shipping, receiving, boxing, and overall taking extraordinary care with the fine musical equipment that we ship on a daily basis.   In preparing shipments, extreme attention to detail is required with carefully handling, packaging, and shipping fine music products.  Utilizing a well-defined set of systems and processes, you will complete the final step of our customer journey - prepping packages and shipping labels for the musical equipment's journey to just about anywhere in the world, and ensuring a safe journey to our customer's hands! 

This role is an integral part of the daily operation of our business, which is in the business of selling up-scale musical instruments (guitars, drums) and pro audio/recording equipment to discriminating customers all over the world.   Sensitive, fragile products require care when handling, and discriminating customers expect excellent packaging leading to a happy landing and a pleasurable box opening experience!  

As a small, growing, exciting, and entrepreneurially spirited music business, aside from this primary job responsibility, other roles to support the operation of the facility and business (see below) are an additional part of this important role.  

Those candidates with a background in musical instruments such as guitar and/or drums, or have a background or interest in music recording equipment would be ideal candidates for this position.   This is an entry-level position with long-term growth prospects within the organization for those who are passionate and enthusiastic about the business of Sound Pure!

Specific Responsibilities of the Role:

• Prepare and complete customer orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship)

• Receive and process warehouse products (unload, label, and distribute to the correct department)

• Ensure accuracy for deliveries (overages, shortages) before signing/accepting packages

• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization

• Provide shipping quotes and return labels

• Maintain and order warehouse supplies, and other company facility-related supplies

• Report any discrepancies immediately (inventory, deliveries, supplies)

• Maintain inventory location for products

• Communicate effectively with managers and coworkers

• Light building maintenance w/Sales Manager oversight (change lightbulbs, change air filters, spray for weeds)

• Event Space Setup and Breakdown (chairs, tables, furniture, refreshments, help with a/v gear)

• Occasional FedEx, UPS, and USPS drop-offs at hub

• Occasional supply run (such as to Home Depot) as required as part of maintenance responsibility

• Responsible for setting out binds for trash/recycling pickup and maintaining/cleaning areas as required

• Other Miscellaneous Team Supported Duties as Assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma

• Proven working experience as a warehouse worker (preferred)

• Proficiency in using computer software

• Good organizational and time management skills

• Ability to lift a minimum of 75 lbs

• Ability to self-manage and take initiative

• Trustworthy/Honest

• Reliable and punctual

• Resourceful

• Independent Decision-maker

• Reliable Transportation

• Meticulous attention to detail, and ability to follow  protocols/checklist

The Team

Sound Pure is a passionate group of individuals with diverse backgrounds, but with a common thirst for knowledge and excellence in the areas of musical instruments and recording products. We practice what we preach and we love what we do. We are team players that support each other but are also highly accountable individual closers who are growth-oriented and entrepreneurially spirited.

About Us

Sound Pure is an ambitious and growing privately held company. We are a global leader in representing the finest guitar and recording products the world has to offer. We are typically a “first choice” for any boutique manufacturer that builds musical instruments and recording products, and wants their company represented in the best possible light. We are located in downtown Durham, but our clients extend to enthusiasts, collectors, producers, and musicians all over the world. We help them acquire the musical equipment of their dreams, and also coordinate customer upgrades or divestment through our unique trade-in, trade-up program.

Benefits and Perks: Currently, as a small business we do not offer any health benefits at this time.  No Medical, Dental, nor Vision. We do offer the following benefits (for full-time eligible employees):

• Paid major holidays (available after 90 days of employment)

• Paid Flex Holiday (available after 90 days of employment) 

• Paid Birthday Off (available after 90 days of employment)

• 1 Week of Paid vacation in the first year (begins after 90 days of employment - prorated to the number of hours worked on average)

• 4% Company Matching 401K plan (eligible to participate after 1 Year of employment)

• Steep-discount employee purchase program (varies by manufacturer)

• Ability to take equipment home

• Limited free access to our Grammy-nominated recording studio

• Access and Immersion with world-class musical equipment