Temporary Warehouse Associate

Title:

Temporary Warehouse Associate Position Type:
Temporary to possible Full-Time (3-Month Initial Term)

Hours:

40 per week

• Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM (includes a 30-min unpaid meal break)
• Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM (

This is a temporary, full-time position for an initial 3-month duration, with the potential for extension based on business needs and performance. Unlike typical short-term roles, Bio Lite offers health benefits to temporary employees starting on Day 1 of hire.

Bio Lite / Goal Zero is looking for a detail-oriented Temporary Warehouse Associate to join our team in supporting Goal Zero’s Return and Repair Program. In this role, you will focus on receiving, inspecting, and repairing returned Goal Zero products. Your primary responsibility will be evaluating returned units, physically sorting and troubleshooting them, performing basic repairs, and preparing them for resale to customers.

• Unload, move, and stage heavy units and return shipments across the warehouse floor.
• Conduct thorough visual and basic functional inspections of returned units while seated in a low, wheeled task chair/creeper.
• Safely lift and transport products weighing up to 70 lbs individually, and perform team lifts for units up to 140 lbs using proper lifting mechanics.
• Help log inspection results, serial numbers, and unit conditions accurately into tracking systems.
• Sort and route inspected inventory to the appropriate staging area (refurbishment or restocking).
• Conduct basic repairs by following standard operating procedures to check voltage readings, button and port functionality.
• Stand, walk, reach, and bend on concrete floors for up to 9 hours per shift, maintaining a tidy, safe work area.

• Physical Readiness:
  Ability to lift up to 70 lbs individually (140 lbs as a team lift), work on your feet for 8 hours daily, and comfortably inspect units low to the ground in a wheeled chair.
• Attention to Detail:
  Ability to spot physical damage, missing components, or wear and tear, and accurately communicate findings to other team members.
• Reliability & Dependability:
  Punctual, safety-conscious, and capable of maintaining consistency during high-volume processing.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of everyday tools and equipment, including screwdrivers, drills, pliers, wire cutters, and box cutters.
• Team Mindset:
  Strong communication skills to execute two-person lifts safely and coordinate workflow amongst team members.
• Basic Computer Literacy:
  Comfort entering unit data, updating statuses, or looking up serial numbers in digital systems.
• Please note that you must hold current legal authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer. Bio Lite cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Bio Lite and Goal Zero have joined forces to power life, anywhere. Together, we provide clean energy solutions that serve two distinct yet connected markets: families living in energy poverty and outdoor adventurers seeking fuel-independent power and light. From solar panels and portable power stations to cook stoves and lighting systems, our technologies help people cook, charge, and stay connected — whether at home, on the road, or off the grid.

Rooted in innovation and motivated by impact, we're building a future where renewable energy is accessible to all.

Bio Lite and Goal Zero believe in a bright and safe future for all, including life Lite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we strive to enable everyone to show up as their full selves. An inclusive environment and culture makes our solutions better and our entire team smarter. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.