Picking Lead – Suwanee Distribution Center

Role Overview

A MacPherson’s Picking Lead plays a critical role in the success of MacPherson’s as a front-line leader by providing hands-on leadership, training, and monitoring of their teams. The Picking Lead actively participates in the handling of all customer products in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives. The Picking Lead will work closely with the Picking team to ensure all the work behind the scenes is done safely, successfully, and efficiently, therefore directly impacting the company as an employee-owner.

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with some Saturdays required. The The starting wage is 18.45 per hour, depending on experience, plus 14 days paid vacation in the first year. A $500 sign-on bonus is available and will be paid out in two payments. The first $250 will be paid in the first paycheck after the employee’s first 30 days of employment. The second $250 will be paid in the first paycheck after the 90th day of employment.

Job Description:

• Candidate will be the Lead for approximately 20+ Order Selectors/Pickers.
• Pick items by voice picking or RF scanning bin locations in order to assemble customer orders.
• Ensure all orders are complete and quality controlled before being sent to the Packing Stations.
• Ensure all boxes and cartons are packed to minimize and reduce damage during transportation from the Distribution Center to the customer.
• Coordinate with other Outbound teams (Pallet Picking and Shipping) to clear up missed picks.
• Monitor each zone and allocate employees to them based on the order flows.
• Assist with monitoring the Pick Pass Reports frequently to ensure all Priority Orders are completed before the end of each shift.
• Be able to follow-up and coach employees directly on any errors identified before sending to the Packing Stations.
• Assist with the updating of the productivity of the Picking Team on a daily basis.
• Responsible for completing quality checks to ensure all items are available and present in each order as specified.
• Assist with the training of new hires and/or temporary employees during peak seasons in the absence of the Picking Supervisor.
• Cross-train and gain certifications in all Outbound Departments. Be flexible and adaptable to float in other areas of the distribution center and to instruct the Picking team of the same to meet demands.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Adhere to and enforce all policies and safety procedures.
• Must be able to pick when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a Distribution/Warehouse environment.
• Strong computer/applications knowledge and experience, such as WMS, RF scanning, and voice picking.
• Must have good excel skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all members of the team as well as senior members of management.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong attendance.

The Good Fit

Skills we are looking for:

• Prior leadership/supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with Scale WMS is preferred.
• Prior experience with eCommerce is preferred.
• To be punctual, team oriented, committed to safety, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Ability to meet productivity, quality, safety, and attendance requirements. (including overtime as required)

The Company

Founded in 1906, MacPherson's legacy is built on a commitment to customer service, teamwork, and creativity, all designed to elevate businesses that serve not only artists but the entire community of creative and imaginative people.

Our greatest strength, however, is our people; the employee-owners of MacPherson’s. Our culture is built on our values: Teamwork - Integrity - Respect - Accountability - Innovation - Initiative - 100% Customer Focused - Fun.

We are looking for a candidate who wants to join our dynamic team, leverage their talents, passion, and abilities to help us continue on the journey to our mission: Connecting the World to Creativity.

Benefits include medical, vision and dental plans, Section 125, disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, 401(k) and Employee Ownership programs, paid vacation and holidays, along with provision for sick pay.

If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation when applying for this position, please email: careers@macphersonart.com

To learn more about MacPherson's go to: https://macphersonart.com/home//index.html

MacPherson’s is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.