Logistics Associate (Project-Based Role)

The Logistics Associate, a project-based role with an anticipated duration of 8+ months, supports the transportation of materials and equipment between storage areas, offsite facilities, and the job site in Los Angeles, CA. This full-time, on-site position involves assisting with loading/unloading assets, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining communication with the Laydown Manager. The role requires operating company vehicles up to 26 feet, performing physical tasks, and utilizing material handling equipment. Compensation starts at $21.22/hr.

Must Have

• Perform computer functions to track goods
• Support storage and safe delivery of MW and vendor assets
• Operate company vehicles for asset transportation
• Assist Laydown Manager in receiving and tracking assets (data entry, photography, organization)
• Responsible for daily pickup of small packages from off-site mailbox center
• Assist in weekly cleaning of storage areas and inventory of Logistics supplies
• Follow prescribed MW safety regulations
• Maintain constant communication with Laydown Manager and staff
• Operate material handling equipment or hand trucks
• Utilize tools like steel bander and stretch wrap safely
• Attend daily logistics standups and required Meow Wolf meetings
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Adaptable to changing needs and tasks
• Google Suite proficient
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Hold a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Forklift and other heavy equipment operating experience
• Experience fabricating or handling art or other high-value materials

Perks & Benefits

• Medical Insurance options (PPO & HDHP)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA, HRA, and FSA options
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company paid Life Insurance Policy and Disability Coverage(s)
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Life Insurance Policies
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks
• Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch and Cafes
• Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests

Job Description:

Project-Based Position: This is a project-based position with an anticipated duration of 8+ months.

Location: On-site, Los Angeles, CA

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position starts at $21.22/hr. Compensation may vary based on location and experience.

The Logistics Associate reports directly to the Laydown Manager and plays a key role in supporting the transportation of materials and equipment between the storage areas, offsite storage facilities, and the job site. This position is responsible for assisting with the loading and unloading of all assets, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries to and from the site. The Logistics Associate will maintain regular communication with the laydown manager and will provide real-time updates on the status of deliveries. The role requires operating a variety of company vehicles, including trucks up to 26 feet in length, and the candidate must be comfortable driving and handling a wide range of fleet vehicles and equipment. Experience in logistics or warehouse operations and the ability to perform physical tasks are essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• When necessary, performs all computer functions necessary to track various aspects of goods.
• Supports the storage of MW and other vendor assets at designated storage areas, off-site facilities, as well as the safe delivery of goods from those areas to the laydown yard.
• Responsible for operating company vehicles and aiding in the transportation of assets from our storage facility to their installation location.
• Assist the laydown manager in the receiving and tracking process for all assets arriving at the laydown yard. This involves data entry, photography, and impeccable organization.
• Will be responsible for the daily pickup of small packages from the off-site mailbox center to deliver to the site.
• Assist in weekly cleaning of the storage areas and inventory of Logistics supplies, as well as follow prescribed MW safety regulations.
• Stays in constant communication with the Laydown Manager, other Associates, as well as onsite staff to ensure timely deliveries and up-to-date information.
• Operates material handling equipment or hand trucks to convey, move, or hoist materials. Utilizes tools and materials such as a steel bander and stretch wrap safely and efficiently.
• Will attend daily logistics standups in person as well as attend required Meow Wolf meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, and has experience working as part of a team
• Adaptable to changing needs and tasks
• Google Suite proficient
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Hold a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Forklift and other heavy equipment operating experience
• Experience fabricating or handling art or other high-value materials

Work Environment and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.

Work Environment:

This role operates in a warehouse, stockroom, and shipping/receiving environment, with exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and moving equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts. The position requires frequent interaction with team members, vendors, and internal departments to coordinate shipments and inventory needs. Work areas may include loading docks, storage aisles, and packaging stations where safety protocols must always be followed. Personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, safety shoes, or reflective vests, may be required based on the task. The schedule may also involve early mornings, evenings, weekends, or occasional overtime to meet operational demands.

Physical Demands:

This role is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, and carry materials throughout the shift. The position frequently involves lifting, moving, and handling items weighing up to 50 pounds, with occasional assistance or the use of mechanical devices for heavier loads. It also requires the ability to push and pull carts or pallet jacks loaded with product, as well as the ability to climb ladders or step stools to retrieve or store inventory. Repetitive motions such as labeling, scanning, sorting, and packing are common, and the role requires visual inspection of products, reading labels, and operating handheld scanners or warehouse software tools. Extended periods of standing or walking may be necessary to complete daily tasks.

The employee will comply with company and OSHA standard workplace safety protocols. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position that requires the ability to work a flexible schedule. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

This position does not require supervisory responsibility.

Travel

This position does not require travel

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

IMPACT: Meow Wolf is committed to our DIY roots and grassroots community support principles. To document that commitment, we converted our legal designation into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation and have certified as a B Corporation. As a B Corp, we have a triple bottom line of supporting financial, social and environmental wellbeing in our community.

INCLUSION: Meow Wolf is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to ensuring all employees enjoy and thrive in a work environment where differences make us the vibrant, wonderful community we are! All employment decisions at Meow Wolf are based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, service in the military or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

BENEFITS:

The choices we make concerning our benefits during enrollment periods are among the most important we select for ourselves and our families. As part of the total compensation package for full-time employees, Meow Wolf offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes various options to meet individual healthcare and financial needs along with many perks.

• Medical Insurance options: PPO & HDHP*
• Dental and Vision Insurance*
• HSA, HRA, and FSA options*
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company paid Life Insurance Policy and Disability Coverage(s)*
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Life Insurance Policies*
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks
• Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch and Cafes
• Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests

*Regular or Project Based Full-time positions

Please visit www.meowwolf.com/careers for more information.