Notes

GE Designs

Warehouse Associate · Part-time → Full-time · $17–20/hr
Your Angle
  • Quilting connection — they already know from your cover letter. Don't repeat it, just build on it if it comes up.
  • You've done this before — warehouse at Mad Dog, production at Fargo, retail at Lakewinds
  • E-commerce edge — you managed 5,000+ Amazon listings, they do e-commerce fulfillment
  • You grow into roles — warehouse to design lead at Mad Dog. They start part-time with room to grow
What They Care About
  • Reliability — small staff, every person matters
  • Detail-oriented — packing orders correctly, quality
  • Positive attitude — small team, culture is everything
  • Willing to learn — no experience needed, they want teachable people
Reminders
  • He read your cover letter and was already planning to interview you
  • The quilting connection already set you apart — let it come up naturally
  • Don't oversell design/tech — mention it naturally, this is warehouse first
  • E-commerce experience is your edge — use it
  • If full-time comes up: "I'm looking for something long-term. The path to full-time is exactly what I want."
You got this, hambone.
Tell me about yourself
6 years at Mad Dog, warehouse → e-commerce/design/IT...
I spent 6 years at Mad Dog Products — started in the warehouse and grew into handling their e-commerce, design, and IT. Since then I've done retail at Lakewinds and production work at Fargo Clothing Company doing screen printing. I like small businesses where everyone pitches in, and I'm looking for a place with good culture where I can be useful.
Why do you want to work here?
Quilting connection, small e-commerce, good culture...
It's a small e-commerce business where each person's contribution matters — that's the kind of environment I do my best work in. I've done warehouse, fulfillment, and e-commerce before, so I know what the day-to-day looks like. And I'm looking for a place with good people and honest culture. That matters more to me than the title.
They already know about the quilting connection from your cover letter. Don't re-explain it — just build on it if they bring it up.
Warehouse / fulfillment experience?
Mad Dog, Fargo Clothing, Lakewinds...
  • Mad Dog: Started in the warehouse packing and shipping orders before moving into my design role
  • Fargo Clothing: Fulfilled apparel orders — pulled blanks, heat pressed transfers, shipped. 500+ shirts.
  • Lakewinds: Stocking, organizing, lifting 40+ lbs regularly for 2 years
Comfortable with repetitive tasks?
500+ shirts at Fargo, packing at Mad Dog...
Yeah — I screen printed 500+ shirts at Fargo and spent time packing and shipping orders at Mad Dog. Repetitive work doesn't bother me. I actually like finding a rhythm and getting efficient at it.
How do you handle attention to detail?
Amazon listings accuracy, quality inspection at Fargo...
At Mad Dog I managed all our Amazon listings — every title, description, and image had to be accurate or we'd get returns or listing issues. I also did quality inspection on garments at Fargo. I'm used to work where getting it right matters.
Biggest weakness?
Not the loudest, work speaks for me...
I'm not the loudest person in the room — I let my work speak for me. I'm working on getting more comfortable talking about what I do, but my approach has always been to just show up and deliver.
Why did you leave your last roles?
Fargo seasonal, Lakewinds ready to move on...
  • Fargo: Seasonal position — it ended in December
  • Lakewinds: Good job, but ready for something more aligned with my experience
If they ask about Mad Dog: "After 6 years I'd grown a lot and was ready for a new challenge"
How do you work on a team?
Cross-department at Mad Dog, floor work at Fargo/Lakewinds...
At Mad Dog I worked across departments — with sales on client files, with the whole company on IT. At Lakewinds and Fargo I worked alongside people on the floor every day. I'm easy to work with and I don't need to be managed closely.
Tell me about your design experience
He asked this on the screening call...
I spent 6 years doing design at Mad Dog — branding, packaging, marketing materials, product photography, and managing their websites. I also did freelance brand identity work and have a UI Design certification. But right now, I'm excited about this role for what it is. If there's ever a way my design skills can help down the road — packaging, product photos, marketing — I'd love that, but I'm here for the warehouse work first.
He asked about this on the screening call. Keep it brief — they're curious, not gatekeeping. Don't make it sound like you're too good for the role.
Is this really what you're looking for?
He asked this on the screening call too...
Yeah — I've done warehouse and production work before and I genuinely like it. I like the rhythm, I like being on my feet, and I like that in a small team your work actually matters. I'm looking for something long-term with good people, and the path to full-time here is exactly what I want.
On the screening call you said "I want a full-time role" and it felt awkward. This version is warmer and more specific.
Where do you see yourself in a few years?
Growing with the company, earning responsibility...
Growing with the company. My track record is doing that — I started in a warehouse at my last long-term job and ended up running their e-commerce and design. I like earning more responsibility over time. If there's a way I can help beyond the warehouse down the road — tech, e-commerce, design — I'd be excited about that.
Ask Them
  • What does a typical day look like for someone in this role?
  • How big is the team I'd be working with?
  • What does the path from part-time to full-time usually look like?
  • What's the busiest season for you?
  • Is there anything beyond the warehouse where you could use help down the road?
Job Details
  • Role: Pick / Pack / Ship, fabric folding, kitting & assembly
  • Schedule: M/W/F 8:30–5:00 (part-time start)
  • Pay: $17–20/hr
  • Benefits: Dental, health, vision, PTO, employee discount
  • Physical: Standing, moving, lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Industry: Quilting / fabric e-commerce