Team Lead

UNAVAILABLE; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous training opportunities

Attractive benefits packages

Fun workplace activities

Job summary

Gildan in Charleston, SC is seeking a Warehouse Associate to assist in daily operations within the Sales Marketing and Distribution Team. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, relevant experience in a warehouse, and the ability to handle physical tasks.

Key responsibilities include guiding team mates, pallet and case picking, and achieving KPIs. Benefits include robust training opportunities, workplace activities, and attractive benefits packages.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience in a warehouse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet physical demands including lifting 50 lbs.
• Experience operating powered and non-powered equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operational workflow and guide team members.
• Handle cartons including pallet and case picks.
• Ensure KPIs and production goals are met.

Skills

Demonstrated leadership skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to operate RF equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Radio Frequency equipment

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

Find your fit with us

We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.