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Group Leader
American Eagle Outfitters
Hazleton, PA, United States
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Provide support and assistance to the Distribution Center Supervisor by coordinating the workflow within an assigned department and ensuring that merchandise is processed and shipped in a safe, timely, accurate, and cost efficient manner. A Group Leader is required to assist Material Handlers and/or Merchandise Processors and must be able to perform the physical requirements of these positions as well as the physical aspects listed below.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Monitor production activities and, in conjunction with supervisor and/or manager, determine operational needs
• Reporting of production information related to the department
• Assign associates to specific job functions according to production needs
• Provide training & cross-training, in coordination with the Certified Training Lead (CTL), for new and existing employees
• Communicate information to department associates in an appropriate manner in the absence of the DC Supervisor
• Maintain an awareness of associates’ production, quality, safety, and behavior to provide feedback to the department Supervisor
• Resolve minor processing problems; notify and work with the Supervisor as needed
• Be a ‘Subject Matter Expert’ (SME) on all department roles and tasks
• Responsible for maintaining a clean/safe work environment
• Maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information
• Perform production duties in assigned department as needed
• Work safely
• Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL ASPECTS INCLUDE:
CONTINUOUS
Standing/Walking/Sitting
Standing / Walking
Continuous = 67% to 100%
FREQUENT
Forward reaching
Climbing steps and/or vertical ladder
Bilateral Upper Extremity use
Hand Coordination
Frequent = 34% to 66%
OCCASIONAL
Lifting 1-50 lbs (floor-shoulder)
Carrying 1-50 lbs up to 210 ft.
Pushing 1-45 lbs
Pulling 1-20 lbs
Gripping 1-10 lbs
Overhead reaching
Occasional = 1% to 33%
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school education or equivalent
• Six months previous Distribution Center experience or equivalent experience
• Must be adaptable to change by working within different departments
• Ability to perform basic math skills accurately including addition, subtraction, and multiplication
• Must be able to fill out paperwork and forms neatly and accurately
• Reliable attendance is an essential requirement of the job
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, & planning skills; including verbal/written communication
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.