1st Shift Seasonal Fulfillment Lead

About the role

PlanetArt is hiring Seasonal Fulfillment Associates to support the Fulfillment department during the Q4 holiday peak (October through December). This is a temporary, full-time position focused on warehouse functions such as receiving, storing, handling, shipping, and preparing products for customer delivery while maintaining a safe and orderly environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor with the management of all production, quality personnel and departmental issues as they arise
• Maintain a Safety First and continuous improvement based culture
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering team to identify areas needing improvement and on-going preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment
• Ensure employees have necessary tools to perform essential functions of their jobs
• Prepare shipments for delivery to customers
• Select the most economical method of shipment using knowledge of shipping methods
• Keep an adequate supply of shipping and receiving materials on hand
• Ensure shipments are packed for safe delivery
• Inspect receipts for damages or defects, record discrepancies and notify supervisor and/or purchasing personnel
• Support the shipment of goods produced, and receive shipping/receiving supplies used in the production and storage of goods for sale
• Forward requisitions for shipping/receiving materials to the Department Supervisor for approval
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly manner and follow prescribed safety rules and regulations
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned (mail sort and distribution, etc.)
• Assist shipping and receiving departments during short staffing, high demand or slow periods

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated leadership of large, small and effective work teams
• Demonstrated ability to train others
• Good organizational and oral/written communication skills
• A demonstrated willingness for continual learning and skill development
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Understanding of MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
• Experience using warehouse management systems to manage inventory preferred
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred but not required
• Enthusiastic self-starter and team player a must
• Minimum High School diploma and five years of previous supervisory experience in any industry preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Experience supervising daily activities of seasonal, temporary and full-time personnel required
• Availability to work 2nd shift, overtime and weekends throughout the October through December season

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a fast-paced warehouse environment with exposure to heavy machinery, dust, fluctuating temperatures and moderate noise levels
• Position involves working around machinery with moving parts
• Position may require alternating shifts depending on volume
• Position requires regular lifting of up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Position requires movement of items from machinery to other locations
• Position requires regular handling of materials and packaging, and lifting, pulling, pushing and bending
• Frequent sustained walking and/or standing for prolonged periods of time

Benefits

• Employee product discount on PlanetArt brands, including holiday cards and personalized gifts

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $17.50 - $18.50 per hour.

Schedule

• Mandatory 10 and 12-hour shifts and weekend hours should be expected throughout the assignment
• Flexibility to change shifts for short periods may also be needed