Packing Lead

Company Overview

MacKenzie‑Childs is a leading home furnishings retail company known for its unique design, high‑quality products and exceptional customer service. We specialize in offering a wide range of kitchen, entertaining, decor and furniture items that cater to various styles and preferences, ensuring our customers find exactly what they need to make their homes joyful and stylish.

Position Summary

The Packing Lead is responsible for leading the day‑to‑day operations of the packing area for Direct, Wholesale, International, and MacKenzie‑Childs Retail Store orders. This position supports productivity and workflow by assigning tasks, providing guidance to Packing Associates, and ensuring orders are packed accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead packing operations by assigning daily tasks, monitoring productivity, and ensuring packing standards are met.
• Pack and prepare orders for shipment, ensuring the proper box and packing materials are used to prevent damage.
• Train and mentor Packing Associates, providing feedback and supporting their performance.
• Monitor inventory of packing materials and coordinate restocking as needed to support workflow.
• Provide guidance and leadership to Packing Associates (no direct supervisory authority).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior warehouse or packing experience required.
• Experience in a lead or team coordinator role preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast‑paced, dynamic and changing environment with a focus on meeting deadlines.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret paperwork.
• Maintain consistent, dependable attendance.

Equipment Used

Safety shoes and standard warehouse safety equipment.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, reach, push, pull, crouch, kneel, bend, climb, and use fingers to grasp, handle, feel, and perform repetitive motions of hands or wrists.
• Exerts up to 50 lb of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lb of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
• Light mental and visual attention required; actions and decisions are limited to a few possibilities.

Environmental Conditions

Work is performed in a warehouse environment with exposure to temperature changes and noise.

Pay

$19.50 per hour.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays.
• Company‑sponsored life insurance and LTD.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Generous employee discount.
• Verizon discount.
• Referral bonus program.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.