Packing Lead

Mackenzie-Childs; Town of Fulton (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

401K match

Paid time off

Life insurance

HSA with match

Employee discount

Referral bonus

Professional development

Job summary

MacKenzie-Childs in Fulton, NY is seeking a Packing Lead to oversee the daily packing operations for Direct, Wholesale, International, and Retail Store orders. You will assign tasks, guide packing associates, and ensure orders are packed accurately and efficiently.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, prior warehouse/packing experience, and leadership ability. Occasional overtime may be required; strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior warehouse or packing experience required.
• Experience in a lead or team coordinator role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead packing operations by assigning daily tasks, monitoring productivity, and ensuring packing standards are met.
• Pack and prepare orders for shipment, ensuring proper box and packing materials are used to prevent damage.
• Train and mentor Packing Associates, providing feedback and supporting their performance.
• Monitor inventory of packing materials and coordinate restocking as needed to support workflow.

Skills

Leadership

Packing

Warehouse experience

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: GBDC - Fulton, NY 13069

Salary Range: $19.50 - $19.50 Hourly

Company Overview: MacKenzie-Childs is a leading home furnishings retail company known for its unique design, high-quality products and exceptional customer service. We specialize in offering a wide range of kitchen, entertaining, décor and furniture items that cater to various styles and preferences, ensuring our customers find exactly what they need to make their homes joyful and stylish.

Position Summary

The Packing Lead is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the packing area for Direct, Wholesale, International, and MacKenzie-Childs Retail Store orders. This position supports productivity and workflow by assigning tasks, providing guidance to Packing Associates, and ensuring orders are packed accurately and efficiently.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties may be assigned)

• Lead packing operations by assigning daily tasks, monitoring productivity, and ensuring packing standards are met
• Pack and prepare orders for shipment, ensuring the proper box and packing materials are used to prevent damage
• Train and mentor Packing Associates, providing feedback and supporting their performance
• Monitor inventory of packing materials and coordinate restocking as needed to support workflow

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position provides guidance and leadership to Packing Associates but does not have direct supervisory authority

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior warehouse or packing experience required
• Experience in a lead or team coordinator role preferred

Special Requirements

• Occasional overtime and weekend work as required to meet business needs

Location

Fulton, NY

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, dynamic and changing environment with a focus on meeting deadlines
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to read and interpret paperwork
• Maintain consistent, dependable attendance

Equipment Used

• Safety Equipment: Safety shoes

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, reach, push, pull, crouch, kneel, bend, climb, use fingers to grasp, handle, feel, and perform repetitive motions of hands or wrists
• Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects
• Light mental and visual attention required for performing work where there is some variety but actions taken and decisions made are limited to few possibilities. Work requires some coordination with others

Environmental Conditions

Work is performed in a warehouse environment with exposure to temperature changes and noise

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings + Company Match
• Paid Vacation, PTO and Holidays
• Company sponsored life insurance and LTD
• Health Savings Account + Company Match
• Generous Employee Discount
• Verizon Discount
• Referral Bonus Program
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

MacKenzie-Childs is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.