Warehouse Lead

Warehouse Lead

Location:

Arcola

Starting Pay for position: $21-$24

Reporting to the Distribution Supervisor, the goal of the Distribution Lead is to challenge and support all team members as we strive toward our overall mission to be the 'company of choice' for the graduation apparel markets while also meeting annual financial goals of the plant and company.

This position requires the employee to be able to work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with all Company safety rules

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

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.

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.

Daily activity includes but is not limited to:

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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