Lead Packer

Brief Description Job Summary

• Description

Perform all lead duties below and ensure all sample orders are shipped and processed timely by the entire Sample Department team by the standards set forth.

• Ensure sample orders are processed accurately and shipped by priority of due date by entire team within our allotted time frame of 1-5 days dependent on order type
• Ensure that all samples being selected by the team are of the highest possible quality and processed with care
• Perform sample picking, labeling, packing and UPS processing duties as required
• Establish targets for number of orders / cases processed per hour/day/week for each team member
• Ensure that any quality related issues that are found, is escalated immediately to the Quality Assurance Department Management team
• Manage all inventory (shipping and packing materials, supplies and SKU’s) to keep sample room fully stocked
• Process SAP order(s) from the appropriate Sabert location site to ensure SKU’s are available when needed
• Distribute sample orders to the team daily
• Discuss with team members via daily meeting any issues or outstanding orders from previous day that need to be resolved
• Respond to and address all email questions and requests that are being sent from any person to the shared sample room email address
• Ability to work and communicate with internal Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service teams as well as Customers at the highest level
• Scan and file all previous day shipped orders
• Communicate any issues that arise which may cause order(s) to be delayed from timely shipping
• Report any performance or disciplinary issues with any team member to Supervisor and/or Manager
• Ensure Sample Room and exterior areas related to the Sample Room Department are kept clean, organized, and accessible at all times
• Ensure everyone in the department is always performing all job duties in a safe manner
• Perform other duties as required by management

• Team player
• Ability to lead small group with limited on-site supervision
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook experience
• 3+ years’ experience using SAP
• Organized and able to multi-task at a high level
• Strong verbal communication skills when dealing with all levels within the business
• Solid understanding of basic warehouse and shipping processes
• Ability to lift up-to 30 lbs.

• Minimum of 2 years working in a picking operation or warehouse experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Read and write English

Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable

Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.

We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call  or email  for assistance. Please do not send resumes to the above email address, applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so.

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position