Inventory Assistant

Location: Centerville, IA (in-person)
Type: Part-time (with potential to grow)
Pay: Hourly, based on experience

We’re looking for a reliable, detail-loving helper to keep the back end of our fiber arts shop running smoothly. This role focuses on receiving shipments, counting materials, assembling kits, and keeping shelves stocked — all the hands‑on things that make our products shine.

It’s perfect for someone who enjoys quiet, focused work, has an eye for detail, and loves the feel of wool, cotton, and color‑coded shelves.

No crafting skills are required — but if you love fiber arts, even better!

Count, weigh, and sort cotton loops and wool by color and quantity

Assemble kits for our subscription boxes and retail customers

Bag loops and pack materials using pre‑set lists or patterns

Receive deliveries and unpack incoming inventory

Check counts against packing slips

Stock shelves and keep workspace clean and organized

Rotate inventory so older items are used first

Keep backroom supplies, bins, and boxes labeled and tidy

Flag low inventory to the store manager

Maintain accurate counts for ongoing loop and wool needs

Learn to track inventory in Shopify or spreadsheets

Eventually take over placing restock orders

Communicate with vendors and coordinate timing with the team

Assist with prep for local classes, events, or pop‑ups

Occasionally support the retail team if needed

You enjoy repetitive tasks and working with your hands

You’re reliable, punctual, and organized

You can lift 30–40 lb boxes and stand for extended periods

You like checking things off a list and keeping things neat

You’re happy to work independently but ask questions when needed

Bonus:
You love crafting, color‑coded systems, or product prep!

35% employee discount on craft supplies

Free class access

Calm, quiet work environment with beautiful materials

Room to grow into vendor communication and purchasing role

Any relevant work experience (packing, organizing, warehouse, retail, crafting)

What kind of schedule you’re looking for (days/times)