Shipping Lead

Pmalladmin; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC is seeking a Shipping Lead in Lake Forest, IL. You will serve as a lead in the department, relay information from supervisors to the team, and ensure product quality, on-time packing, and accurate order fulfillment.

You will guide staff, train new hires on procedures, adjust the line for orders, and coordinate cross-department communication to meet production and shipping targets while maintaining a safe, tidy work area.

Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with computers and standard office software.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Experience in manufacturing or shipping environment preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate staff to perform at a high level.
• Provide hands-on direction and train new hires on procedures.
• Evaluate orders and set up production lines accordingly.
• Coordinate communication across departments to meet targets.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work area and environment.
• Sort, pack, and ship orders as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Lifting 50 lbs

Bilingual English/Spanish

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Strong attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prioritization and organizational skills.
• Competent in computers and office software.
• Ability to multitask.
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year working in manufacturing.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
• English reading/speaking proficiency is Required.

The expected salary range for this position is $17/hour. The actual compensation will be determined by experience and other factors permitted by the law.

*Exact benefit terms, conditions and eligibility requirements are governed by official plan documents and are subject to applicable law. In addition, the Company reserves the right to change the terms and conditions and to terminate these and other plans and programs at any time.

Job Title

Job Description

As a Shipping Lead, you play a crucial role as a lead figure in the department, bridging information from supervisors and upper management to your team. Operating in larger departments and acting as a lead/delegator on the production floor, your focus is on ensuring product quality, meeting customer specifications, and consistently achieving efficiency and productivity targets. In addition to providing hands‑on directions to associates, you coordinate tasks, demonstrate job instructions to new hires, and occasionally step in for Assistant Supervisors and Supervisors.

Shift & Schedule

1st Shift: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Part-Time)

Beginning the week of November 23, associates must be available to transition to full-time hours based on business needs:

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM or

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Mandatory Saturdays will be required during December based on production needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor, guide, and motivate staff to perform at their best.
• Demonstrate job instructions to new and temporary staff, adhering to departmental expectations when not performing these duties.
• Evaluate incoming orders and set up the production line accordingly.
• Collaborate and communicate within the department, extending communication to multiple departments within the organization.
• Foster an environment of positive morale and high-performance expectations while working in a team setting.
• Regroup associates within assigned areas to maximize team members' strengths.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to team members.
• Identify and report/resolve production line problems promptly.
• Maintain a fully operational, safe, and tidy work environment.
• Sorting & matching orders.
• Packing & shipping orders.

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