Shipping Group Lead - PRIMELINE (MON-FRI)

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Prime Line, the hard goods division of S&S, brings promotional product distributors top products in the best-selling categories. Backed by high achieving commercial groups, Prime Line is here to service every need a customer may have.

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation. 

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes.  We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

This position is part of our PRIME division, operating under the S&S Activewear parent company. PRIME plays a key role in delivering specialized solutions while aligning with the broader mission and values of S&S Activewear.

The Shipping Group Lead would assist the logistics manager, managers, and department supervisors to achieve daily department goals and provide guidance to shipping employees. They would provide administrative support to the shipping department, assuring the accurate and timely processing of products to be shipped. The Shipping Group Lead at S&S Activewear and all employees must adhere to the guidelines presented in the S&S Activewear Employee Handbook.

Monday - Friday (FIRST SHIFT), Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Onsite: 202 Hyatt St. Gaffney, SC 29341

• →Train new and incumbent employees on all procedures, policies and job skills needed to successfully perform their job.
• →Be a positive role model. Foster an atmosphere of harmony and cooperation within shipping and other departments.
• →Accurately complete paperwork for carriers and bills of lading.
• →Prioritize the day’s work according to department guidelines.
• →Create UPS WorldShip and FedEx labels.
• →Maintain open communication with logistics manager, informing them of employee concerns, safety issues, suggestions or matters that may jeopardize the shipping department’s goals.
• →Assign employees to tasks according to daily department needs. Under the guidance of your manager adjust resources to support changes in business volume.
• →Assure work area is well organized, safe, and clean.
• →Assure accuracy of cartons being shipped. 
• →Assure that all supplies and tools are readily available for employees.
• →Utilize Netsuite and a warehouse management system to research and resolve task-oriented issues.
• →Maintain data and generate department reports.
• →Maintain open communication with other Leads to coordinate daily tasks.
• →Perform all department tasks.

• Flexibility with schedule; available to work overtime.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Good written communication skills.
• Physical agility and stamina to stand, walk, bend and lift (up to 60 pounds).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of warehouse systems.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good math and reading skills.
• Strong organizational skills; must be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

In performing this job, the employee must stand and walk for an 8+ hour shift. Additionally, the position requires frequent grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and handling of items with hands and arms, up to 50 lbs. Moderate hand-eye coordination, near vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, adjusting focus and hearing.

The job will be performed entirely in the warehouse where conditions can range from warm to cool. The job will be performed around warehouse machines and equipment with a moderate level of noise. Employee must be able to work in a high-volume, high-demand environment while meeting strenuous customer deadlines. Employee must be able to change priorities or job duties as needed and interact with employees at all levels.

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.