Sortation Center Associate
Location: Detroit, MI
Job Type: Temporary
Schedule: Set Schedule – Sunday–Tuesday or Wednesday–Saturday
Shifts: AM, Mid, and Night Shift
Job Overview
Join our team at a newly opened Target Sortation Center in Detroit! We are expanding our team to support the upcoming November and December peak season and are looking for dependable associates to help keep daily operations running smoothly.
We have multiple openings across three shifts. Candidates will be assigned to a specific schedule based on availability and business needs.
These are temporary opportunities with the possibility of extension depending on operational needs and staffing requirements.
Available Shifts & Schedules
AM Shift: 6:30am – 10:30am
- Sunday–Tuesday: 10 openings
- Wednesday–Saturday: 10 openings
- Expected start: November 22
- Expected duration: Approximately 2 weeks, with possible extension.
- Candidates must attend a 4-hour safety school on November 11 or November 18, pending confirmation.
Mid Shift: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
- Sunday–Tuesday: 4 openings
- Wednesday–Saturday: 8 openings
- Start date: November 15
- Assignment expected through December 19.
- Candidates will need to attend safety school the week before, potentially November 11.
Night Shift: 9:45pm – 6:00am
- Sunday–Tuesday: 11–15 openings
- Wednesday–Saturday: 11–15 openings
- Sunday–Tuesday start date: November 22
- Wednesday–Saturday start date: November 27
- Assignment expected through December 15, with the possibility of extension.
- Candidates must attend safety training on November 18.
Important: All candidates must successfully complete and clear required screenings before attending safety school or beginning work. Training dates are subject to client confirmation.
What You’ll Do
Associates may be assigned to different areas of the sortation center. Responsibilities may include:
- Scan and introduce items into the sortation process.
- Organize and prepare items as they move through the facility.
- Sort merchandise accurately into designated areas based on delivery routes.
- Prepare and stage packages for shipment to national carriers.
- Move and organize carts and merchandise throughout designated areas.
- Apply and verify labels to ensure packages are properly routed.
- Use Zebra handheld devices/scanners to scan UPC codes and accurately process merchandise.
- Identify and report damaged items, scanning errors, or inventory issues.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Work with team members and supervisors to meet daily productivity and quality goals.
- Follow all safety procedures and operational guidelines.
Pay Rates
Shift
Weekday
Weekend
AM Shift
$21.00/hr
$23.49/hr
Mid Shift
$21.00/hr*
$23.49/hr*
Night Shift
$22.25/hr
$23.49/hr
Qualifications
- Previous warehouse, manufacturing, fulfillment, or sortation experience is a plus but not required.
- Ability to learn and operate handheld scanners/Zebra devices.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
- Must be available to work the assigned schedule consistently.
- Must be able to attend required safety training.
Why Join Us?
- Get started ahead of the November–December peak season.
- Consistent, scheduled shifts.
- Opportunity to gain experience at a newly opened Target Sortation Center.
- Premium pay available for weekend shifts.
- Potential for assignment extensions based on business needs.
Please Note: Assignment lengths may vary by shift, and extensions are not guaranteed.
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