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  • Warehouse & General Labor Shifts | Start ASAP, Full time, Flexible
    Warehouse & General Labor Shifts | Start ASAP, Full time, Flexible
    7 days ago
    $17 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Vertex Global compensation: $17/hr employment type: part-time (with full-time potential) job title: Warehouse & General Labor Shifts - Immediate Start Warehouse & General Labor Workers Needed Location: Positions available in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens & Manhattan Pay: $17/hr starting salary Job Type: Part-time / on-call to start, with full-time potential Overview: Vertex Global is looking for dependable people interested in warehouse, general labor, and light industrial work. This is a good fit if you want to start working quickly, can be available for flexible shifts, and are willing to prove yourself through reliability. Important: This is not guaranteed full-time work at the start. Shifts are based on client needs and may be same-day or next-day. Workers who communicate well, show up on time, and perform well may be considered for more consistent hours or full-time placement. How It Works: We are building a pool of workers who are interested in flexible, short-notice assignments, with the option to pursue full-time work very quickly. If you apply and seem like a fit, we’ll contact you for a quick conversation. During that conversation, we’ll explain the available types of work, what the schedule may look like, and how the standby worker pool works. If you are accepted into the pool, you may be contacted when shifts become available. Reliable workers who accept assignments, show up on time, and do good work may receive more opportunities over time. Types of Work May Include --Warehouse work --Packing and sorting --Loading and unloading --General labor --Cafeteria or food service support --Light industrial assignments --Other entry-level work based on client needs --We’re Looking For People Who Are --Ready to start immediately --Interested in flexible or short-notice work --Able to respond quickly by phone or text --Reliable and on time --Willing to work same-day or next-day assignments when available --Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team --Comfortable standing, moving, and lifting when required by the assignment --Experience is helpful, but not required for every role. Reliability matters most. What You Get: --FAST consideration for available shifts --Flexible work opportunities --Direct communication by phone/text --A chance to build a track record with Vertex --Potential for steadier hours or full-time placement if you prove reliable TO APPLY: reply directly to this posting or text with the following information: 1. Full name, 2. Borough/neighborhood, 3. Best phone number, 4. Type of work you can do, 5. Days and times you are usually available, 6. Whether you can start immediately, 7. Any warehouse, general labor, cafeteria, or light industrial experience If your availability and background look like a fit, we’ll reach out for a quick conversation and explain next steps.

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  • Barista
    Barista
    10 days ago
    $19 hourly
    Full-time
    Williamsburg, Brooklyn

    Casabuela Café: Where The Village Meets Founded in 2025, Casabuela Café was born out of a desire to build community and honor Nuyorican identity. We designed Casabuela to feel like our grandma’s Brooklyn home: a warm, sensory-rich living room filled with deliciously-made food, coffee and drinks. Casabuela is a love letter to legacy, culture, and community— and it was built to serve the village. We are looking for a Barista to join us at the groundbreaking of our Williamsburg-based family-owned café. This is a unique opportunity to help shape daily operations, beverage quality, and café culture from the very beginning. The Barista is both a craft leader and a culture carrier. You will set the tone behind the bar, ensure consistency and quality in every drink, and help create a welcoming, calm, and thoughtful customer experience for adults, creatives, remote workers and families alike. This role is ideal for someone who loves hospitality, thrives in intimate community spaces, and wants to grow with a small business from launch. Responsibilities: • Prepare and serve high-quality espresso, coffee, tea, and specialty beverages with consistency and care, • Lead bar operations during shifts, ensuring smooth service and a warm guest experience, • Model and guide outstanding customer service and delivery standards, • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar, equipment, and service areas, • Assist with developing drink recipes, seasonal specials, and café standards via manuals and training toolkits, • Train and support baristas as the team grows, • Manage opening procedures and support daily prep and closing tasks, • Engage with guests in a friendly, grounded, and inclusive way, • Uphold Casabuela’s values of community, culture, curiosity, and care Qualifications: • 2+ years of barista experience; leadership or lead barista experience preferred, • Bilingual (Spanish), preferred, • Food Handlers License, preferred, • Strong espresso skills and knowledge of coffee preparation, • Ability to create, document and train others on new coffee and beverage recipes and techniques, • Ability to create guides and technique manuals, preferred, • Calm, patient, and welcoming demeanor—especially in family-centered environments, • Ability to multitask while maintaining quality and warmth, • Passion for community spaces, cultural storytelling, and intentional hospitality, • Comfortable working mornings and weekends, • Bartending experience, a plus Location: 232 Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Schedule: 20-30 hours weekly (unpaid breaks) Pay: $19 hour + tips (base pay dependent on relevant experience, credentials and Spanish proficiency) Benefits: Up to 40 hours of accrued paid sick leave annually and 10 personal flex days. Team Lunch. Why Join Casabuela: • Be part of the launch team of a new family-owned cultural café, • Help shape systems, recipes, and the guest experience from day one, • Opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing business, • Work in an intentional, thoughtful space rooted in culture and community

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