Lead, Night Picking (4pm-12am)

Hachette Livre; Indiana; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Hachette Book Group in Indiana is seeking a Lead, Night Picking to assist the Picking Supervisor and ensure a smooth workflow in the Picking department. The role involves training new employees, hands-on supervision, and reporting daily activities to the supervisor.

You will also prepare productivity reports, assist with shift startup/cleanup, and help investigate inventory discrepancies while maintaining clean, organized picking areas and supporting overall operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a warehouse environment or similar setting.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and operate standard warehouse equipment.
• Experience leading or supervising others is preferred.
• Excellent attendance and reliability are required.
• Proficient in basic PC use and WMS familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily workflow in the Picking area.
• Train new employees in the picking department.
• Supervise hands-on alongside Picking Associates.
• Update and report daily activities to the Picking Supervisor.
• Provide productivity reports for picking associates.
• Assist in shift startup and cleanup.
• Investigate inventory issues affecting groups.
• Support operations improvement initiatives.
• Document performance issues for corrective action.
• Keep picking areas neat and orderly.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Lift 50 lbs

Equipment operation

Attendance

Team leadership

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Counter Balance forklift

Walkie Rider

Order Picker

Job description

Lead, Night Picking (4pm-12am)Indiana Project Center - 185 N. Mt Zion RdDistrib - Night CrewIn officeFull-timeSUMMARY: To assist the Picking Supervisor to insure a smooth workflow in the Picking department.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Maintain the daily workflow of the Picking area;2. Train new employees in the picking department;3. Hands-on supervising: work alongside Picking Associates as needed;4. Update and report daily activities of department to the Picking Supervisor;5. Provide productivity reports for picking associates;6. Assist in the shift start up and clean-up.7. Investigate and resolve inventory issues that affect groups;8. Assist and make recommendations to improve overall operations;9. Document performance issues so individuals can be addressed;10. Keep the picking areas neat and orderly;11. Special projects as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Picking Associates and temporary staff.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.SKILLS REQUIRED:· Prefer 2 years experience in a warehouse environment;· Proven work record consisting of high productivity;· Ability to lift 50 lbs.;· Ability to operate Counter Balance, Walkie Rider, and Order Picker equipment;· PC skills and familiarity with HBG’s or similar WMS required;· Familiarity with Radio Frequency technology helpful;· Experience Leading/Managing product and/or people;· Excellent attendance record;· Ability to work with others;· Ability to perform multiple tasks;· Leadership, training, oral and written communications skills required.· Ability to work overtime as required.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to at least a high school education and 2 years relevant experience.Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.