Careers

Now Hiring: Warehouse Administrator
Location: Tonawanda, NY 14150

The Warehouse Administrator roll is a unique position within a fast-paced warehouse. The skill set required for this position is unique, in that this person will need to bridge the gap between customer service and our fulfillment staff. Although a significant amount of this position is spent behind a desk, a good portion of the day is spent in the warehouse. Candidates will be trained on our fulfillment, shipping, returns and customer service processes, and if offered the position will be required to perform each of these functions periodically. They will also use our proprietary back-end system and eCommerce platform system to research order/inventory information. Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Essential Duties:
  • Critical Thinking and Decision Making
  • Communicating with customers across multiple online marketplaces
  • Use of email, marketplace messaging, chat client, & telephones
  • Calculating pricing and return rates
  • Process returns within each marketplaces' regulations and timelines
  • Oversight of issues requiring critical attention including: postage issues, bad addresses, no movement, can't find, inventory issues, etc
  • Assist with shipping and fulfillment of customer orders
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment
 
Minimum Requirements:
  • Typing speed of 40 wpm preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic math skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products
  • Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to work both on foot and seated for long periods of time
  • Capable of lifting 25 pounds unassisted
  • Reliable mode of transportation
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and Outlook is preferred
  • Understanding of e-commerce retailing preferred
  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred
1-2 yrs previous eCommerce customer service experience preferred

Candidate must be organized and able to take direction for daily duties, be goal oriented, and be comfortable working in a high paced environment. Successful applicant must have an energetic and positive attitude, and be able to work both independently and as a team. Opportunities for overtime and advancement available. Full Time position may be an option for the right candidate.

Job Type: 32-40 hrs per week, Flexible schedule (examples: 4 x 10 hr days, 5 x 8 hour days) Flexible start time between 6am-9am, overtime available when there is a need
Salary: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
To Apply: Please send Email with resume and cover letter to careers@blockbustercostumes.com. Please highlight how your experience & qualifications have prepared you for the challenges of this position. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

 


Now Hiring: Inventory and Receiving Clerk
Location: Tonawanda, NY 14150
Purpose: BlockBuster Costumes is hiring energetic inventory and receiving professionals to staff our operations facility. Daily activities include but are not limited to: unloading trucks/shipping containers with a pallet jack and sometimes by hand, Separating all merchandise by sku, counting, and stocking in the correct areas. We use tablets/computers in all aspects of the job, so the right candidate will need to be comfortable with this technology, as well as have strong organizational skills, and motivated to work quickly. We invite talented, positive, and ambitious individuals to apply.
Essential Duties:
  • Organize items to company standards
  • Stock inventory
  • Identify damaged or missing merchandise and notify Team Lead
  • Assist with receiving
  • Assist with shipping and fulfillment of customer orders as needed
  • Pick/pack orders using company standards
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment
Minimum Requirements:
  • Able to multi-task in a fast-paced warehouse environment
  • Able to climb rolling staircases and/or ladders
  • Able to work on foot for extended periods
  • Basic skill set for use of tablets, scanners, & computers required
  • Capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted
  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred
  • 1-2 yrs previous inventory experience preferred
  • Reliable mode of transportation

Candidate must be organized and able to take direction for daily duties, be goal oriented, and be comfortable working in a physically demanding high paced environment. Successful applicant must have an energetic and positive attitude, and be able to work both independently and as a team. Opportunities for overtime and advancement available. Full Time position may be an option for the right candidate.

Job Type: 32-40 hrs per week, Flexible schedule ( examples: 4 x 10 hr days, 5 x 8 hr days) Flexible start time between 6am-11am, overtime available when there is a need
Salary: $14.00 to $16.00 per hour
To Apply: Please send Email with resume and cover letter to careers@blockbustercostumes.com. Please highlight how your experience & qualifications have prepared you for the challenges of this position. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.