Summer Paid Intern - Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Confidential
New York, NYThis is a Part Time Paid Internship
SHIPPING/RECEIVING INTERN - TUFF CITY RECORDS · NEW YORK, NY
We are seeking a reliable, organized, and physically capable Shipping & Receiving Intern to support inventory and fulfillment operations. No prior shipping or warehouse experience required - full on-the-job training provided. What we need is someone who shows up, pays attention, takes direction, and takes pride in doing things right.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Receive incoming shipments of vinyl records, merchandise, and office supplies - inspect for damage, verify against packing slips, log into inventory
• Prepare and pack outbound orders: physical releases, licensing deliveries, promotional packages
• Maintain the stockroom: organize shelves, label inventory, store items safely and accessibly
• Process returns and exchanges; coordinate with vendors on discrepancies
• Lift, carry, and reposition boxes up to 50 lbs as part of daily tasks
• Assist with periodic physical inventory and cycle counts
• Coordinate with couriers and freight carriers for pickups and deliveries
QUALIFICATIONS
• Currently enrolled in a college or university program (any major welcome)
• Ability to lift and carry boxes up to 50 lbs without assistance
• Comfortable standing, bending, and moving for extended periods
• Reliable, punctual, consistent weekly schedule
• Basic computer proficiency (Google Workspace, email)
• Strong attention to detail - accuracy in counting and logging
• ''No task is too small'' attitude
DESIRABLE
Prior shipping/receiving, retail stocking, moving, or warehouse experience; familiarity with inventory software or spreadsheets; interest in the music industry. Academic credit available via externship arrangement.
COMPENSATION: (NYC minimum wage) · Spring/Fall variable days up to 20 hours per week during business hours. Summer/Winter Break variable up to 35 hours per week during business hours.
LOCATION: On site (Midtown West, New York City)
Salary/Benefits
$17.00
per hour
Additional Information
Tuff City Records (TUFAmerica, Inc.) is an independent record label located in midtown Manhattan with over 40 years of experience. The company boasts one of the most significant catalogs of Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, R&B, and Jazz, featuring a rich library of masters, copyrights, and intellectual property that supports licenses for physical and digital media, film, television, and advertising campaigns across America, Europe, and Asia.
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