Dickies Distribution Center(A VF Company)
Location: 9400 Blue Mound Rd. Fort Worth TX 76131
Position: Lead Warehouse Operations
Shift: Midshift; Monday Thursday 4:30pm to 3:00am
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Lead Warehouse Operations
This position leads associates in various warehouse operations areas including Packing Picking Replenishment & Shipping for Dickies Fort Worth Distribution Center during their shift. This person will be required to be visible and vocal within their departments; floor time in their department with all associates is person will fill in for any associate in the operation during their absence and will be responsible for delegating responsibilities out to the appropriate communication between this position and with other shifts Supervisors and Managers will be required.
How You Will Make a Difference
What you will do:
This position leads associates in various warehouse operations areas including Packing Picking Replenishment & Shipping for Dickies Fort Worth Distribution Center during their shift.
The primary responsibility of this position is to lead floor associates in the processing and performance of the day-to-day work activates. Also the lead will maintain a safe work environment within the Fort Worth Distribution reporting to the Operations Supervisor this position will support the associates in their day-to-day duties directed toward timely completion and service of customer orders. The job duties include but are not limited to the following:
Get a clear understanding of the day-to-day objectives from the shift Supervisor and/or Manager and help associates accomplish them
Ensure associates are trained in their respective operational processes
Support Coaching and Training of all associates in their operation area
Help provide clear and effective communications to all Associates Leads Supervisors and Managers
Check upstream/downstream workflow and keep the line running to ensure work is available for all associates in their operation area
Lead associates based on workflow
Take ownership in the success of the overall operation set goals that will meet or exceed set objectives
Continuously check all scripts pertaining to their department and make the necessary adjustments
Check email and respond to emails timely
Fill in for any associate in their department as needed
Frequent walkthrough in the warehouse to ensure the area is always clean any concerns are corrected and damages are reported
Hold the highest level of professionalism and integrity in every action performed on behalf of Dickies and its associates
Use good judgment whenever necessary to ensure all decisions are made in the best interest of Dickies and its associates
Abide by and reinforce all company rules policies and procedures
Maintain a positive attitude within facility acting with integrity as a leader
Help ensure all operation area functions are conducted in a manner that promotes the highest level of accuracy and quality
Help ensure OSHA regulations are followed and maintain a clean safe and organized department
Other additional departmental duties assigned by the Supervisor and/or Managers
A Lead Warehouse Operations should hold the highest level of professionalism and integrity in every action performed and use good judgement whenever necessary to ensure all decisions are made in the best interest of VF Corp and the Dickies brand.
How youwill do it:
Under the supervisor of leadership the Lead Warehouse Operations will direct associates as they rotate through various positions on the warehouse floor to accomplish daily business goals. The Lead Warehouse Operations may be tasked with lifting pushing pulling carrying stacking and performing various functional movements in the pursuit of moving the VF products around the warehouse to achieve our production goals. Additionally this role may serve as a transporter of bulk goods using Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment.
The Lead Warehouse Operations will ensure all company rules safety standards policies standard operating procedures are followed by department associates to maintain necessary performance levels with the highest level of accuracy and quality.
This role will also be expected to uphold all OSHA and VF and Dickies safety standards and quality standards.
What success looks like:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to ensure the accurate completion of shipping of all customer orders. A Lead Warehouse Operations should be able to communicate and train associates effectively to achieve business goals.
Free To BeInclusion & Diversity
As a purpose-led performance driven company we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect connection openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Skills for Success
Years of Related Professional Experience:2 to 3 years of experience in high-paced volume processing warehousing and distribution operations is preferred. Prior experience with PITs highly desired.
EducationalPosition Requirements:A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have but we are mostinterested in your total experience and professional achievements.
What we expect you already know:
Demonstrated leadership competency and organizational skills. The ability to read write comprehend speak English to the degree which allows the associate to verbalize and understand general commands in regards but not limited to topics such as safety and performance. The ability to perform simple arithmetic functions adding/ subtracting /counting etc. for the purpose of verifying goods and products and interpreting performance reports.
Prior experience or ability to learn the following tools: Windows Microsoft Office Warehouse Management System(s) and other software as applicable.
What we will teach you:
Departmental and company policies and best practices to ensure that production goals are met individually and collectively as a team.
VF Guiding Principles:
Live with Integrity Act Courageously Be Curious Act with Empathy and Persevere.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividualswithdisabilitiesto perform the essential functions.
Stand and/or walk during shifts between 8 to 12 hours long
Lift push pull and carry objects up to 50 pounds
Bend squat twist reach above the head kneel crouch and/or stretch
Climb over stairs and ladders
Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists
Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts
Noise level varies and can be loud
Whats in itForYou
Were in thebusiness of unleashing human potential driven by the ideas energy and commitment of our people. Thats why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage bothmentalphysical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits were the total package. Go and click on Looking to Join VFto learn more.
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Hiring Range:
$18.00 USD - $22.50 USD per hourBenefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered including this years medical plan rates on and by clicking Looking to Join VF Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Please note our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay determining the specific compensation for this position we comply with all local state and federal laws.
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