Warehouse Lead

Location: Arcola

Position Title:

Warehouse Lead

Location:

Arcola
Starting Pay for position: $21-$24

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About Herff Jones:
Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years.

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What You'll Be Doing On A Daily Basis:
Reporting to the Distribution Supervisor, the goal of the Warehouse Lead is to challenge and support all team members.

Coordinates the daily activities of Warehouse Order Processing, Accessories and Hoods
Assists in maintaining an uninterrupted flow of orders through the department
Expedites rush and specialty orders to ensure their timely delivery to the customer
Make sure all areas have adequate stock to fill orders
Coordinates the placing of returned apparel back into inventory
Lead trainer for new employees, including seasonal warehouse processing staff
Assists in line processing, inventory control or accessories as needed
Assumes responsibility of the department in the supervisor's absence
Assists in inventory control of all finished goods inventories
Coordinates movement of processed orders to the shipping system

Leadership & Staffing

Schedule staff production requirements and hold daily team meetings to communicate production goals
Participate in the hiring process and train new associates in your department
Advise on written job descriptions for any new positions and review existing job descriptions to keep current
Review and contribute to department SOPs and process improvement
Adhere to all policies, procedures, programs and legal regulations regarding employment, safety, employee relations and training

What You'll Bring to the Table:

Must have adequate computer skills
Must be self-motivated
Needs to have basic working knowledge of Customer Service and Manufacturing Department procedures
Ability to work closely with Manufacturing in requesting products to be made and shipped in a timely manner
Ability to work closely with Customer Service in communication of products and orders that may not meet dates due to outsourcing restrictions
Ability to understand shipping guidelines and restrictions
Strong communication and leadership skills
Proficiency with Oracle, Excel, Word
Strong organizational skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to select material by quality standards, colors, styles, and shades
Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Ability and willingness to accept and adapt to an ever-changing environment
Must be able to work all mandatory overtime

Physical Requirements:

Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting
Reading, communication, simple math
Standing and walking across warehouse floors for 10+ hour shifts
Sitting at a desk and typing
Be able to regularly lift/move up to 30lbs
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate
Travel to Champaign, offsites, and other plants as needed
Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions

Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.
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