Position Title: Distribution Center Lead

Location: Champaign, IL

Starting Pay for position: $24/hour

THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES - HERFF JONES

Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.

HERFF JONES, Distribution Center Lead - Champaign, IL

YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

The Herff Jones Cap and Gown team, based in Champaign, IL, is looking for a Warehouse Lead to join our team.

Here's How You'll Make an Impact:

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, this position requires the employee to be able to work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with all Company safety rules. You must be able to recognize and identify colors and various material styles. This position requires excellent communication skills and must be able to work as a Team Player in a Team environment. As a team member of the department, you will be required to provide optimal production in the department. Flexibility is necessary to perform other functions as needed. This includes, but not limited to, inventory related activities, and cross-training opportunities in other departments. This position must be able to maintain a neat, clean, and orderly work area and maintain good housekeeping, and other duties as assigned.

• Coordinates the daily activities of Warehouse Order Processing, Accessories and Hoods.
• Assists in maintaining an uninterrupted flow of orders through the department.
• Expedites rush and specialty orders to insure their timely delivery to the customer.
• Makes sure all areas have adequate stock to fill orders.
• Coordinates the placing of returned apparel back into inventory.
• Lead trainer for new employees, including seasonal warehouse processing staff.
• Assists in line processing, inventory control or accessories areas as needed.
• Assumes responsibility of the department in the supervisor's absence.
• Assists in inventory control of all finished goods inventories.
• Coordinates movement of processed orders to the shipping system.

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• Must have adequate computer skills.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions.
• Needs to have basic working knowledge of Customer Service and Manufacturing Department procedures.
• Ability to work closely with Manufacturing in requesting product to be made and shipped in a timely manner.
• Ability to work closely with Customer Service in communication of products and orders that may not meet dates due to outsourcing restrictions.
• Ability to understand shipping guidelines and restrictions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Proficiency with Oracle, Excel, Word.
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to select material by quality standards, colors, styles, and shades.
• Must be able to recognize colors and different cloth styles.
• Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Job may be require lifting to, but not exceeding 30 pounds.
• Positive Attitude
• Ability and willingness to accept and adapt to an ever-changing environment.
• Must be able to work all mandatory overtime.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT

About Herff Jones:

Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com .

Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Herff Jones. Herff Jones will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Other details

• Job Family JF_Production
• Pay Type Hourly