Seasonal Warehouse Associate – Portland Service Center

Location:7000 N Leadbetter Rd, Portland, OR 97203
Pay: $21.00/hour

Schedule: 10.5-hour shifts on scheduled days - hiring for two different groups:

• Sun–Thu Group: Works Sun/Mon (off Tue) and Wed/Thurs (off Fri, Sat)

• Tues-Sat Group: Works Tues/Wed (off Thurs) and Fri/Sat (off Sun, Mon)

• All Shifts: 4:00 AM – 2:30 PM

About the Role

Join our Portland Service Center team for the peak season! As a Seasonal Warehouse Associate, you’ll play a key role in picking customer orders and preparing them for shipment. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where accuracy, reliability, and teamwork matter most.

What You’ll Do

• Pick customer orders using RF scanners and pick tickets, ensuring accuracy and speed

• Prepare boxes, load carts, and stage orders for shipment

• Verify packing accuracy, seal cartons, and send to shipping

• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety guidelines

• Use our Warehouse Management System (WMS) to track inventory and maintain accountability

What Makes This Role Unique

• Seasonal opportunity during our busiest time of year (through end of year)

• Consistent schedule with 10.5-hour shifts on a two-on/two-on rotation

• Hands-on leadership and a people-focused culture — leaders work alongside the team

• Potential for full-time conversion for high performers after the season (not guaranteed)

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to work 10.5-hour shifts and maintain reliable attendance

• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and standing/walking for long periods

• Previous warehouse or order-picking experience preferred, but not required

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Why Join Us

• Great team environment with supportive leadership

• Opportunity to get your foot in the door with Columbia Sportswear

• Regular schedule and hands-on training during a 2-week onboarding period

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. 

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer temporary employees benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Employees must be age 18 and have worked 1,000 hours. We also offer generous employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for Wellness Time Off, which complies with all applicable state and local paid leave laws.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.