1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.

Assistant Supervisor - Shipping

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.  •  $19 - $23/hr  •  Bolingbrook, IL (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Assistant Supervisor – Shipping

The Assistant Supervisor provides leadership support to the Shipping Department by assisting in the coordination of daily operations, workforce management, and overall department performance. This role plays a key part in ensuring customer orders are processed and shipped accurately, efficiently, and on time while maintaining quality, safety, and operational standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Monitor department workflow to ensure timely and accurate delivery of customer orders
  • Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating daily shipping operations
  • Support supervision of employees directly or through team leads, including training, performance management, and development
  • Coordinate carrier pickup schedules and ensure alignment with shipping timelines
  • Assist in managing employee performance, including onboarding new hires and ensuring ongoing training is up to date
  • Support the planning and execution of department activities in a safe and organized work environment in compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Oversee incoming stock and supplies for the department
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards, including housekeeping and cleanliness of work areas
  • Operate department-specific equipment as needed
  • Assist in diagnosing and resolving operational issues in a timely manner
  • Support a high-volume shipping operation that may run 24/7 during peak periods
  • Demonstrate flexibility to support various shifts as needed
  • Support supervision of approximately 40 employees during non-peak periods and up to 300 temporary employees during peak seasons
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications

  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
  • Experience in a shipping or distribution environment

Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the day
  • Minimum of 1 year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

The expected salary range for this position is $19.00-$23.00 hourly. The actual compensation will be determined by experience and other factors permitted by the law.

Benefits for this location include*:

  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for the associate and family (if applicable)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401k retirement program
  • Mental health resources/ Employee Assistance Program
  • 80 hours of paid vacation time (accrued on an hourly basis)
  • 9 paid holidays
  • 30% employee discount across our family of brands
  • Potential eligibility for annual merit-based wage increase, if applicable

*Exact benefit terms, conditions and eligibility requirements are governed by official plan documents and are subject to applicable law. In addition, the Company reserves the right to change the terms and conditions and to terminate these and other plans and programs at any time.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.

About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is a leading provider of gifts designed to help inspire customers to give more, connect more, and build more and better relationships. The Company’s e-commerce business platform features an all-star family of brands, including: 1-800-Flowers.com®, 1-800-Baskets.com®, Cheryl’s Cookies®, Harry & David®, PersonalizationMall.com®, Shari’s Berries®, FruitBouquets.com®, Things Remembered®, Moose Munch®, The Popcorn Factory®, Wolferman’s Bakery®, Vital Choice® and Simply Chocolate®. Through the Celebrations Passport® loyalty program, which provides members with free standard shipping and no service charge across our portfolio of brands, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. strives to deepen relationships with customers. The Company also operates BloomNet®, an international floral and gift industry service provider offering a broad-range of products and services designed to help members grow their businesses profitably; Napco℠, a resource for floral gifts and seasonal décor; DesignPac Gifts, LLC, a manufacturer of gift baskets and towers; and Alice’s Table®, a lifestyle business offering fully digital livestreaming and on demand floral, culinary and other experiences to guests across the country. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. was recognized among the top 5 on the National Retail Federation’s 2021 Hot 25 Retailers list, which ranks the nation’s fastest-growing retail companies, and was named to the Fortune 1000 list in 2022.  

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Jericho, New York
Year Founded
1976
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