High Tail Hikes is looking for a new part time team member at our production facility in Oakland, California!

Hours: 5-8 hours/week at our warehouse in west Oakland. Candidate must be local.

Pay and Benefits: 
$20-$24/hr to start (DOE); with regular opportunities for pay raises based on performance and business growth.

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Free BioThane dog walking gear and discounts on other products!

Work Schedule/Hours:

Preferred schedule: 2-4 mornings per week, Tuesday through Fri between 9 am and 12 pm. Work schedule can be flexible for the right candidate. Candidate must be available during our busy holiday season in November/December 2025 (outside of paid holidays). 

Location:

On site at our west Oakland workshop. Candidate must be local. Our studio is upstairs and is not ADA accessible, unfortunately.

We work on the upper level of a large, uninsulated warehouse that we share with approximately 30 other makers, wood and metal workers, freelancers, and small business owners. The environment can be loud, dusty, and hot and/or cold (depending on the season). Close toed shoes are required.

Job Responsibilities: 

Custom Order Fabrication: Production of BioThane leashes, collars, and other dog walking accessories using a variety of tools; training will be provided.

Other duties may include:

Order Fulfillment: Checking and packaging orders for shipment, dropping off orders at USPS and UPS.

Inventory Management: Counting, organizing, prepping, and restocking supplies.

General Shop Help: Maintain workshop cleanliness (sweeping, trash removal, etc.) and other support tasks as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand and be on your feet for 2-3 hours at a time.

Reaching, bending, stooping, and lifting/moving boxes up to 30 lbs.

Hand-eye coordination and both fine and gross motor skills.

Visual acuity required for detailed work.

Desired Qualifications:

The ideal candidate:

Is hard working and reliable, with a positive attitude and strong communication skills.

Has excellent attention to detail with the ability to learn and follow multistep processes.

Can work efficiently to meet production targets while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Works well independently but is comfortable asking questions when needed.

Is a team player and willing to pitch in where needed.

Dog lover a plus, but not required!

Can I bring my dog to work?

Sorry - your dog will not be able to join us at our facility for safety reasons. We offer a lot of scheduling flexibility so that you can meet your dog’s needs outside of work!

Ready to Apply?

Please send a brief cover letter, resume, and 2-3 professional references to: 

liz@hightailhikes.com

Please use the subject line "Part Time Production Assistant."

We will review applications on an ongoing basis until we find the right candidate!

Thank you for your interest!