2nd Shift Seasonal Fulfillment Lead

PlanetArt; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee product discount on PlanetArt

Job summary

PlanetArt is hiring Seasonal Fulfillment Associates to support the Fulfillment department during our Q4 holiday peak, October through December. This is a temporary, full-time position with 10- and 12-hour shifts and weekend hours expected.

You’ll handle warehouse functions including receiving, storing, handling, shipping and preparing products for customer delivery, while keeping the warehouse safe and orderly. The role is hands-on and involves supervising seasonal staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership of large and small work teams.
• Ability to train others.
• Good organizational and oral/written communication skills.
• Willingness for continual learning and skill development.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and warehouse management systems preferred.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Overtime and weekend availability for Oct–Dec season.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor with managing production, quality personnel and departmental issues as they arise.
• Maintain a Safety First and continuous improvement culture.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering to identify improvements and perform preventive maintenance.
• Ensure employees have necessary tools to perform tasks.
• Prepare shipments for delivery to customers.
• Select economical shipment methods based on available options.
• Keep ample shipping/receiving materials on hand.
• Ensure shipments are packed for safe delivery.
• Inspect receipts for damages or defects and report discrepancies.
• Support shipment of goods produced and manage shipping/receiving supplies.
• Forward requisitions for shipping/receiving materials for approval.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and follow safety rules.
• Perform misc. duties (mail sort, etc.).
• Assist shipping/receiving during high demand or slow periods.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership

Training others

Communication skills

Continual learning

Multi-tasking

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Spanish/English bilingual

Team player

Education

High School diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Company and Vision

PlanetArt’s vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high-quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of live events.

The company’s brands include the popular FreePrints and FreePrints Photobooks apps and the industry leading SimplytoImpress card and stationery site, as well as Personal Creations, CafePress and ISeeMe! Visit www.planetart.com to learn more about our brands.

We have more than 500 team members across multiple offices, primarily in Calabasas CA, San Diego CA, Woodridge IL, Minneapolis, MN and Pleasanton, CA. We also have team members in two company-owned offices in China, as well as in Europe.

Job Overview

PlanetArt is hiring Seasonal Fulfillment Associates to support the Fulfillment department during our Q4 holiday peak, October through December. This is a temporary, full-time position.

You’ll be responsible for warehouse functions including receiving, storing, handling, shipping and preparing product for customer delivery, all while keeping the warehouse safe and orderly. responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing of all regular, seasonal and temporary personnel. Incumbent will be “hands-on” and possess structured problem-solving skills. This is the highest-volume stretch of our year, so mandatory 10 and 12-hour shifts and weekend hours should be expected throughout the assignment. Flexibility to change shifts for short periods may also be needed.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the Supervisor with the management of all production, quality personnel and departmental issues as they arise.


• Maintain a Safety First and continuous improvement based culture.


• Coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering team to identify areas needing improvement and on-going preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment


• Ensure employees have necessary tools to perform essential functions of their jobs.


• Prepare shipments for delivery to customers


• Select the most economical method of shipment using knowledge of shipping methods


• Keep an adequate supply of shipping and receiving materials on hand


• Ensure shipments are packed for safe delivery


• Inspect receipts for damages or defects, record discrepancies and notify supervisor and/or purchasing personnel


• Support the shipment of goods produced, and receive shipping/receiving supplies used in the production and storage of goods for sale


• Forward requisitions for shipping/receiving materials to the Department Supervisor for approval


• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly manner and follow prescribed safety rules and regulations


• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned (mail sort and distribution, etc.)


• Assist shipping and receiving departments during short staffing, high demand or slow periods

What You Should Have

Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing environment


• Demonstrated leadership of large, small and effective work teams


• Demonstrated ability to train others


• Good organizational and oral/written communication skills


• A demonstrated willingness for continual learning and skill development


• Demonstrated ability to multi-task


• Understanding of MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook. Experience using warehouse management systems to manage inventory preferred


• Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred but not required


• Enthusiastic self-starter and team player a must


• Minimum High School diploma and five years of previous supervisory experience in any industry preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.


• Experience supervising daily activities of seasonal, temporary and full-time personnel required.


• Availability to work 2nd shift, overtime and weekends throughout the October through December season

What You Can Expect

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a fast-paced warehouse environment with exposure to heavy machinery, dust, fluctuating temperatures and moderate noise levels


• Position involves working around machinery with moving parts


• Position may require alternating shifts depending on volume


• Position requires regular lifting of up to 50 pounds with or without assistance


• Position requires movement of items from machinery to other locations


• Position requires regular handling of materials and packaging, and lifting, pulling, pushing and bending


• Frequent sustained walking and/or standing for prolonged periods of time


• Employee product discount on PlanetArt brands, including holiday cards and personalized gifts

The compensation range for this position is $19 - $20 per hour.