Herff Jones
Position: Warehouse Lead
Location:
Indianapolis, Indiana
Starting Pay:
$24.00 per hour
THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES - HERFF JONES
Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY:
The Herff Jones Cap & Gown team, based in Indianapolis, IN is looking for a Distribution Lead to join our leadership team.
Here's How You'll Make an Impact:
Reporting to the Distribution Supervisor, the goal of the Distribution Lead is to challenge and support all team members as we strive toward our overall mission to be the 'company of choice' for the graduation apparel markets while also meeting annual financial goals of the plant and company.
This position requires the employee to be able to work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with all Company safety rules. This position requires excellent communication skills and must be able to work as a Team Player in a Team environment. Coordinates the daily activities of Warehouse Order Processing, Accessories and Hoods. Assists in maintaining an uninterrupted flow of orders through the department. Expedites rush and specialty orders to ensure their timely delivery to the customer. Make sure all areas have adequate stock to fill orders. Coordinates the placing of returned apparel back into inventory. Lead trainer for new employees, including seasonal warehouse processing staff. Assists in line processing, inventory control or accessories as needed. Assumes responsibility of the department in the supervisor's absence. Assists in inventory control of all finished goods inventories. Coordinates movement of processed orders to the shipping system. Leadership & Staffing
Schedule staff production requirements and hold daily team meetings to communicate production goals. Participate in the hiring process and train new associates in your department. Advise on written job descriptions for any new positions and review existing job descriptions to keep current. Review and contribute to department SOPs and process improvement. Adhere to all policies, procedures, programs and legal regulations regarding employment, safety, employee relations and training. What You'll Bring to the Table:
Must have adequate computer skills. Must be self-motivated. Needs to have basic working knowledge of Customer Service and Manufacturing Department procedures. Ability to work closely with Manufacturing in requesting products to be made and shipped in a timely manner Ability to work closely with Customer Service in communication of products and orders that may not meet dates due to outsourcing restrictions Ability to understand shipping guidelines and restrictions Strong communication and leadership skills Proficiency with Oracle, Excel, Word. Strong organizational skills Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to select material by quality standards, colors, styles, and shades. Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Ability and willingness to accept and adapt to an ever-changing environment Must be able to work all mandatory overtime. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Daily activity includes but is not limited to:
Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting. Reading, communication, simple math. Standing and walking across warehouse floors for 10+ hour shifts. Sitting at a desk and typing. Be able to regularly lift/move up to 30lbs. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate. Travel to Champaign, offsites, and other plants as needed. Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions.
JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT
About Herff Jones:
Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas, and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of students and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com.
Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé onto this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Herff Jones. Herff Jones will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submission to employment agency, person, or entity.
Location:
Indianapolis, Indiana
Starting Pay:
$24.00 per hour
THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES - HERFF JONES
Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY:
The Herff Jones Cap & Gown team, based in Indianapolis, IN is looking for a Distribution Lead to join our leadership team.
Here's How You'll Make an Impact:
Reporting to the Distribution Supervisor, the goal of the Distribution Lead is to challenge and support all team members as we strive toward our overall mission to be the 'company of choice' for the graduation apparel markets while also meeting annual financial goals of the plant and company.
This position requires the employee to be able to work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with all Company safety rules. This position requires excellent communication skills and must be able to work as a Team Player in a Team environment. Coordinates the daily activities of Warehouse Order Processing, Accessories and Hoods. Assists in maintaining an uninterrupted flow of orders through the department. Expedites rush and specialty orders to ensure their timely delivery to the customer. Make sure all areas have adequate stock to fill orders. Coordinates the placing of returned apparel back into inventory. Lead trainer for new employees, including seasonal warehouse processing staff. Assists in line processing, inventory control or accessories as needed. Assumes responsibility of the department in the supervisor's absence. Assists in inventory control of all finished goods inventories. Coordinates movement of processed orders to the shipping system. Leadership & Staffing
Schedule staff production requirements and hold daily team meetings to communicate production goals. Participate in the hiring process and train new associates in your department. Advise on written job descriptions for any new positions and review existing job descriptions to keep current. Review and contribute to department SOPs and process improvement. Adhere to all policies, procedures, programs and legal regulations regarding employment, safety, employee relations and training. What You'll Bring to the Table:
Must have adequate computer skills. Must be self-motivated. Needs to have basic working knowledge of Customer Service and Manufacturing Department procedures. Ability to work closely with Manufacturing in requesting products to be made and shipped in a timely manner Ability to work closely with Customer Service in communication of products and orders that may not meet dates due to outsourcing restrictions Ability to understand shipping guidelines and restrictions Strong communication and leadership skills Proficiency with Oracle, Excel, Word. Strong organizational skills Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to select material by quality standards, colors, styles, and shades. Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Ability and willingness to accept and adapt to an ever-changing environment Must be able to work all mandatory overtime. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Daily activity includes but is not limited to:
Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting. Reading, communication, simple math. Standing and walking across warehouse floors for 10+ hour shifts. Sitting at a desk and typing. Be able to regularly lift/move up to 30lbs. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate. Travel to Champaign, offsites, and other plants as needed. Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions.
JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT
About Herff Jones:
Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas, and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of students and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com.
Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé onto this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Herff Jones. Herff Jones will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submission to employment agency, person, or entity.