Team Lead

Gildan; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety standards

Diverse workplace

Training opportunities

Benefits packages

Job summary

Gildan is a leading apparel manufacturer with a strong portfolio of brands. This role sits in our Charleston Distribution Center, where you’ll assist the DC workflow, perform pallet picks, case picks, pallet building and put cases on the conveyor under limited supervision.

You’ll work with RF scanners and our Warehouse Management System, help meet KPIs, and support safety and teamwork. Requirements include a High School Diploma and 1–3 years of warehouse experience; ability to lift 50 lbs; good

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 1-3 Years related experience
• Work requires moderate to heavy physical effort
• Strong safety orientation and teamwork
• Excellent communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Ensure KPIs and production goals are met.
• Suggest process improvements and provide feedback to supervisors.
• Handle materials with pallet jacks, hand trucks, and powered equipment.
• Operate RF scanners and Warehouse Management System tools.
• Maintain safety and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety oriented

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

RF scanners

WMS

Job description

Who we are

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

The opportunity

Interacts with supervisors to assist in the operational aspects of the DC workflow. Helps guide team mates on daily tasks while working with limited direct supervision. Handles cartons in accordance with business needs by performing pallet picks, case picks, pallet building and putting cases on the conveyor. May be required to operate all powered equipment within their area of responsibility. This opportunity is based in our Sales Marketing and Distribution Team.

• Ensures predetermined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and production goals are met.
• Seeks ways to continuously improve processes and communicates/provides feedback to supervisors on a regular basis.
• Handles materials manually and with the aid of both non-powered (pallet jacks, hand trucks) and/or powered equipment (walkie, reach truck, 589 transloader, counterbalance).
• Advanced knowledge of WMS
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

The requirements

• High School Diploma
• 1-3 Years related experience
• Work requires almost continuous moderate physical effort OR frequent heavy physical effort (several times a day).
• Significant exposure to one disagreeable condition OR occasional exposure to several disagreeable conditions/one very disagreeable condition.
• Little or no exposure to hazards; very limited risk of injury or health problems.
• Demonstrated leadership skills required
• Prior warehouse experience preferred
• Advanced Warehouse Management System experience preferred
• Prior advanced experience operating Radio Frequency (RF) equipment, i.e. scanners, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication required
• Must be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and build relationships with others
• Hearing is required for audible instructions, safety warnings, and equipment operations
• Must be able to stand, squat, bend, and lift 50 lbs. continuously throughout the day
• Vision is required in order to operate a RF keyboard and/or scanner, and to complete required data entry.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English language effectively
• Must be able to work in a team-based environment.
• Must be safety oriented to prevent injury to self and others.

What's in it for you

• Join a leader in apparel manufacturing with strong safety and environmental standards
• Be part of a diverse workplace with fun workplace activities
• Benefit from continuous training opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Find your fit with us

We are committed to ensuring that everyone, across every background and identity, feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Come as you are and #FindYourFit at Gildan. Tailor the future of your own career.