Packing Lead

About the role

Shimano North America Holding, Inc. is a global company offering top labels and brands in the sporting community. We are seeking a Packing Lead to lead daily operations within the department, ensuring accurate and timely packing processes with maximum efficiency. This role involves coaching and assisting packing team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the Packing team and training new hires in packing area processes and procedures.
• Provide direction and guidance to subordinates.
• Understand and train others on special handling and shipping instructions.
• Organize and prioritize orders for efficiency.
• Research product discrepancies.
• Order selection per picking ticket requirements.
• Maintain accuracy, cleanliness, and pack rate averages.
• Pack orders in all areas, including conveyable, consolidated, and rods, as necessary.
• Use Crown forklift stock pickers and reach lifts when necessary.
• Packing, labeling, and stacking orders with the team.
• Work overtime as business requires.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Forklift operations experience (Crown reach/order selector).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively.
• Leadership experience is a plus.
• Computer literate with AS400 knowledge/experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematics.
• Understand and respond to written and verbal instructions in English for safety, work instructions, and policies.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Working Conditions

Approximately 100% of the time performing job duties is spent indoors in a warehouse with limited heating or air conditioning. The temperature in the warehouse may equal outdoor temperatures. The office environment is moderate.

• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to the risk of electric shock.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

• Frequently lift from overhead or below the waist.
• Occasionally bend, twist, push, pull, climb, squat, crawl, and kneel.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stand and walk; grasp with hands and fingers, and lift (up to 50 lbs.).
• Continuously sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and key (e.g., computer, calculator, telephone).

Machines, Tools, and Equipment

• Frequently use copier, fax, and 10-key calculator.
• Continuously use writing instruments, computer, and telephone.
• Continuously use stand-up reach, propane sit-down, and picking lift forklifts.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-matching 401k.
• Wellness incentives.
• Fully equipped on-site gym.
• Rideshare program.