A company with a pioneering past and a purposeful future.
At ACCO Brands, we are united by a common purpose, to empower our consumers to feel good when they work, learn, and play. For more than a century we have developed and nurtured brands that enable people to work with more productivity, learn with more confidence, and play with more enjoyment. We are passionate about a winning culture where we grow together, driving business, professional growth, and success. We invite you to be part of a team that is grounded in a history of category-leading brands and products and focused on positioning our company for the future.
Job Summary
The Distribution Center Lead supports daily warehouse operations by coordinating work activities and providing direction to assigned team members to ensure production schedules, safety standards, and quality requirements are met. Under the guidance of the Shift Supervisor, this role serves as a working lead, assigning tasks, providing training and support, monitoring performance, and assisting with inventory accuracy and material needs. The DC Lead also performs hands-on distribution center functions, operates material handling equipment, and may act in the Supervisor’s absence to maintain continuity of operations.
Responsibilities
- Receives daily schedule and requirements from Supervisor, then directs the work of departmental employees to include their job assignment for the day to meet the schedule and requirements.
- Provides employees with and materials, direction, or whatever assistance they require to perform the assigned work for the department.
- Coordinates with Supervisor to order necessary materials.
- Assists Supervisor in maintaining inventory accuracy.
- Ensures the area is operated to meet or exceed established efficiency goals, safety goals, quality and other goals set by the department.
- Operates a forklift truck and/or other material handling equipment.
- Provides instruction and training for new employees.
- Maintains a clean, safe and orderly work area.
- Stands in for Supervisor during his/her absence.
- Enters all required documentation/ information in spreadsheet and folders as needed per process.
- Perform all functions of a DC1, DC2, Quality Inspector and other related duties as may be required.
- Work overtime as required.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Good verbal and written communication skills required.
Demonstrated ability to lead, encourage, coach/mentor, and inspire team members to excel in their skills and abilities while providing constructive feedback when necessary is preferred.
Ensure fair and consistent treatment of all team members.
Must be able to perform all physical demands of the position including bending, stooping, reaching, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs., frequently.
Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, written correspondence, memos, and have the ability to write simple correspondence.
Must be able to perform basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Must have critical and analytical thinking skills.
Must be able to work either first, second shift.
Must have and maintain good attendance record.
Basic computer experience with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel preferred.
Experience reading load sheets and meeting those customer requirements preferred.
Experience to operate mechanical power lift devices such as forklift and/or pallet truck in all areas including narrow isles is preferred.
Previous distribution center experience and/or lead experience with demonstrated abilities to lead others in a fast paced environment preferred.
About Us:
You know our brands. You love our brands. You just may not know they are ours.
If you have touched a PowerA® gaming controller, a Five Star® notebook, a Swingline® stapler, a Quartet® dry erase board, or a Kensington® computer mouse, you have touched part of ACCO Brands Corporation. With annual revenues of more than $1.5 Billion, ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) designs, markets, manufactures, and sells branded academic, consumer, and business products globally. The power of our brands, our unmatched global customer reach, and our strategic market strengths put us in a position to achieve global leadership and growth. We're proud of our long history of industry leadership and innovation and are focused on delivering exceptional value to our customers by providing unique, cutting-edge, branded products.
What we offer:
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
- 4% 401(k) match with immediate eligibility and vesting
- Competitive time off, available from the first day of employment
- Parental leave
- Company-paid life and disability benefits
- Critical illness, accident, and long-term care insurance options
- Employee and family assistance programs
Growing together is how we win.
With trusted brands, strong leadership, and a clear purpose, you’ll find opportunities to grow in your career, contribute to meaningful work, and be a part of a culture that values creativity and putting our consumers and customers first.
Apply now and build a successful future with ACCO Brands.
More information about ACCO Brands can be found at www.accobrands.com.
ACCO Brands has developed and maintains a written Affirmative Action Program (“AAP”) for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. A copy can be requested from Human Resources. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ACCO Brands is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The company strives to create a winning culture with a leadership promise to provide equal access and opportunity for all to grow, succeed, and contribute to their full potential.
AODA
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities will be provided in all parts of the recruiting process as required under the ACCO Brands Canada AODA policy. Applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance.