Weekend Shipping Lead

Company: Shades of Light,LLC
Location: Midlothian
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionWeekend Shipping Lead - Full TimeDays/Hours Required: Thursday-Sunday 5:00 AM - 5:30 PMHourly/Salary: Based on experience + Incentive Pay Program Company OverviewShades of Light is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce brands in the $800 billion home furnishings market. We strive to inspire our customers to distinguish their unique style with a highly curated selection of hand-picked and exclusive designs. Shades of Light started from humble beginnings in 1986 as a small, single retail location in historic Richmond, Virginia selling unique, high-style lighting designs. Since that time, the company has grown to become a national, multi-channel retailer of lighting and other home decor products, including rugs, furniture, mirrors, fans and wall decor. True to its heritage though, the company has remained singularly focus on its curated collection of high-style products and unique lighting designs, many of which are produced in-house by the company's own staff of highly trained artisans. Job SummaryDirect Packing related processes while coaching and developing team members to accomplish the tasks that will optimize workflow and ensure accurate, efficient fulfillment.Job Requirements/Expectations:

• Direct and coach packers as needed to maintain efficient flow and work quality.
• Coach and develop new hires to pack and process orders and provide supplemental training as needed
• Conduct daily audits on all packers and packer assessments as needed per the Shipping Manager.
• Anticipate and communicate all potential service failures to the Shipping Manager.
• Promptly communicate all employee feedback and needs to the Shipping Manager and make suggestions for improvement.
• Ensure outbound packages are packed well and will present well to the customers. Ensure the truck is being top-loaded and the load strap is applied before each trailer is swapped.
• Analyze areas for improvement, and work with the Shipping Manager to implement solutions and improvements to ensure quality, safety, and operating efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment within your defined area of responsibility.
• Deliver prompt, considerate advice as needed to your team as well as all Shipping employees.
• Prioritize the use of recycled packing supplies when available. Qualifications:
  • Team player
  • Proven ability to proactively and professionally present feedback to management to foster a positive working environment.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to successfully establish and maintain effective, professional relationships with DC team members and internal customers.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and remain focused in a fast-paced, growing work environment.
  • Effective leadership skills and robust work ethic.
  • Arrives at work on or before scheduled start time. Be an example to all Shipping team members.
  • Basic computer and keyboard skills
  • Proven dependability with a solid attendance record. BenefitsWe offer an attractive benefits package including:
    • Health care with HSA option
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Short Term Disability paid by employer
    • 401(k) plan with company match
    • Paid time off
    • Paid holidays **Shades of Light is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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