Warehouse Associate Job at Varsity Spirit in Addison

Overview

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VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK. For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit, with a focus on safety, entertainment and leadership in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook. Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY: The safety and wellbeing of the participants we serve is of the utmost importance. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and related activities and is committed to reporting all suspicions and incidents in accordance with local laws.

Role details

WORK TYPE: In Office, Monday-Friday (15-20 event days over weekends)

LOCATION DETAILS: VAS Southwest, 4560 Excel Parkway Addison, TX 75001

WORK HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (40 hours per week)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Event travel and attendance at staff meetings and training is required. Overnight stays may be necessary. Anticipate 2-3 weekends per month during event season if coverage is required.

What you will do

The Warehouse Associate reports to the Director of Operational Excellence or Logistics Supervisor. Responsibilities include performing various warehouse activities such as receiving, input, sort, load/unload, box preparation, operating tape machine, organizing stock, maintaining inventory, picking orders with an RF Gun, and counting. May drive an order picker or walk, pack, and ship orders. Must be detail oriented and able to meet productivity metrics with accuracy. Maintain a clean, organized work area and use PPE as required. Willing to assist in other departments when needed.

Responsibilities

• Organize equipment and stock pre- and post-event to ensure items are placed correctly throughout the warehouse
• Maintain inventory in an organized and accurate manner
• Follow checklists to ensure accuracy
• Box preparation
• Manage tape machine operation and flow
• Pick and/or Pack orders with an RF Gun
• Collaborate with team members to assist as needed

Additional job functions

• Maintain mats for events (camps or competitions)
• Transport mats to events as required

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of programs used to update music/presentations during events and other required skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently
• Strong time management

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years experience in events preferred
• Operational, Warehouse, Logistics or related experience preferred

Physical requirements

The role requires the ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and manipulate items up to 30 lbs. The job operates in an office, warehouse, and event environment; standing for long periods during events may be required.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits where eligible, including health care, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, life insurance, and more. Varsity Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, or disability.