Area Coordinator 2 - Shipping - 2nd Shift

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. Atlanta location seeks an Area Coordinator to oversee and coordinate activities within a storage area, lead a team, and ensure efficient material movement. Responsibilities include receiving, storing, and distributing materials, plus driving improvements to productivity and costs.

The role requires REACH lift certification, strong inventory control, and hands-on training for staff, with collaboration across departments to meet production and shipping goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to manage inventory accuracy and material flow.
• Strong focus on process improvement and cost reduction.
• Experience training and supervising associates on procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily operations of the assigned area.
• Serve as line lead, supervise workflow and process.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions to boost productivity.
• Provide hands-on training for new and returning associates.
• Track inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
• Process orders, verify prices and availability with vendors.
• Utilize computer applications relevant to the role.
• Foster teamwork and continuous improvement across shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Process improvement

Training

Problem solving

Tools

Warehouse Management System

REACH lift certified

Job description

Position Summary

This position is a key role within the organization, responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of a specific area or department while also assuming line lead responsibilities. The individual in this position will provide leadership, guidance, and support to a team of employees, ensuring the smooth operation of the area's functions and maintaining high productivity levels. The Area Coordinator will collaborate with other departments, manage resources, and drive process improvements to achieve operational goals and deliver exceptional results. Responsible for materials receiving, storage, transfer, inventory accuracy, general housekeeping, and sanitation at one or more 10,000 square foot storage sites. Primary duties include receiving, unloading, and verifying incoming materials, supplying materials and products to production areas, and verifying the accuracy of receipts, transfers, and stored materials. This position works closely with the shift supervisor and systems specialist to identify and resolve problems regarding the timely movement of materials in storage and the fulfillment of customer orders.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties, assignments and specific projects may be assigned at the discretion of executive management.

• Certified to operate a REACH lift
• Use Warehouse Management System to research/gather information
• Coordinate and manage the daily operations of the assigned area, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Serve as the line lead, assist with supervising the flow of the work and process.
• Assist with identifying process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, and propose and implement solutions to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in department processes and troubleshoots problems and issues.
• Provide one on one or group hands‑on training for new and returnee associates on all functional aspects of the ticket processing job.
• Tracking inventory levels of products and ordering more supplies as needed.
• Processing orders, verifying prices and availability of products with vendors, and shipping products to customers.
• Proficient in using computer applications and software relevant to the role.
• Foster a positive work culture that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as required