Lead Sorter - Fairfield NJ

Description: The Lead Warehouse Associate will be responsible for assisting in the receiving of freight,  breakdown of pallets, scanning, and sortation of boxes by driver routes, loading of vehicles, and helping to direct traffic in the facility. They’ll report to the Delivery Station Supervisor and be responsible for completing all sort activities safely within the shift. Occasionally the Lead Warehouse Associate will be required to provide on-shift leadership by overseeing the logistics package sort operations and coordinating the team on site (all Hub activities and volume, including the unloading, sorting, and allocation of freight for drivers). 

Responsibilities 

You will... 

• Work within a team of associates to safely receive and sort all volume for the shift
• Ensures that incoming volume is directed to the correct destination on time 
• Communicate delays or any issues to the Sort Supervisor 
• Attend pre-sort meetings, working towards daily goals and safe operations 
• Performing the TSR process to ensure trailers are safely docked to the building
• Contribute to results on safety, productivity, cost, quality, and on-time delivery 
• Use our internal technology and systems to conduct operations 
• Assist in the warehouse areas as needed 
• Enforce and follow all safety, GMP, and SQF policies/procedures.
• Ability to meet productivity targets
• Have good attendance and punctuality
• Occasionally you’ll be asked to coordinate a team of Warehouse Associates, use HelloFresh tech and systems to make operational decisions and ensure a culture of safety for operations inside facilities, ensure the security of all HelloFresh assets (hub facilities, vehicles, inventory)
• Occasionally you’ll be asked to perform dispatching functions for drivers 

You are... 

• Comfortable using computers and scanning devices 
• Team and safety focused 
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment. 
• Are able to use hands to move packages and operate electronic devices 
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs and participate in a highly physical job through standing,  walking, crouching, pulling, and pushing 
• Are able to stand, walk, stoop, reach, and lift for a minimum of 10 to 12 hours with or without      reasonable accommodation
• Comfortable operating a manual and electric pallet jack (training will be provided)

You have... 

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, and use simple math 
• Must be at least 22 years old and legally authorized to work in the US and possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, MVR, background, and criminal checks)
• Availability to support night shift hours starting between 11:30 pm-2 am, until the job is complete (4-day work week shift) or day shift hours (4-day shift week or 5-day shift week based on local need) and may include a weekend-day designated between Sunday-Saturday and general availability with shifts.
• Ability to use scanning devices and other basic computer skills preferred
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
• Basic proficiency in manipulating data and reporting
• Meet schedules/timelines and organize your own work. Can reliably work alternative and flexible work schedules including nights, Sundays, and Holidays

You’ll get…

• Competitive Hourly Wage & 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous parental leave of 6 weeks & PTO policy
• Flexible health plans effective first day of employment
• 85% discount on your subscription to HelloFresh (as well as other product initiatives)   
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.