1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.

Lead, Material Handler 3 - Sun - Wed (Days)

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.  •  Somerset, NJ (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

of the Position:
Responsible for providing direction to Forklift Operators, training, assigning work, and resolving
problems within area of responsibility. Operates gasoline-, liquefied gas-, or electric-powered
industrial equipment equipped with lifting devices, such as sit-down, stand-up, clamp or other
elevating equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials
from rail cars in distribution center or storage yard.

• Supports and trains newly hired forklift operators within their area of responsibility.
• Assists supervisors and management of the facility in planning, assigning, and directing work
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial
equipment. Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. On a
daily basis, inspect assigned equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient
manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack
and store product in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products
are loaded and shipped.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or
containers.

• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality
variances.
• Inventories materials on work floor and supply workers with materials as needed.
• Follow customer requirements and/or other instructions to ensure accuracy: load count,
stability of product, and that all products are loaded and unloaded safely.
• Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions, especially Customer Service,
Transportation and Maintenance.
• Perform good housekeeping practices, clean as you go process.
• Conduct operations and equipment in a manner that promotes safety and report unsafe
conditions that can’t be self-corrected to the leadership team.
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance
when observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule: Sunday - Wednesday 7:00 AM -05:30 PM

Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one or more years of related
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift Operator with rail-specific experience.
• Must be able to successfully complete post-hire assessments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain equipment certifications (e.g. OSHA, company, etc.).
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work environment
(e.g. protective footwear, protective eyewear, gloves, etc.) in accordance with safety
policies.

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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