Dickies: Interim Lead, Warehouse Operations - Midshift

Dickies Distribution Center (A VF Company)
Location: 9400 Blue Mound Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76131
Position: Lead, Warehouse Operations
Shift: Midshift; Monday – Thursday, 4:30pm to 3:00am

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We are one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by all of our global associates across brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.  

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Lead, Warehouse Operations

This position leads associates in various warehouse operations areas including Packing, Picking, Replenishment, & Shipping for Dickies’ Fort Worth Distribution Center during their shift.  This person will be required to be visible and vocal within their departments; floor time in their department with all associates is critical. This person will fill in for any associate in the operation during their absence and will be responsible for delegating responsibilities out to the appropriate associates. Strong communication between this position and with other shifts, Supervisors, and Managers will be required.  

How You Will Make a Difference  

What you will do: 
This position leads associates in various warehouse operations areas including Packing, Picking, Replenishment, & Shipping for Dickies’ Fort Worth Distribution Center during their shift. 

The primary responsibility of this position is to lead floor associates in the processing and performance of the day-to-day work activates. Also, the lead will maintain a safe work environment within the Fort Worth Distribution Center. In reporting to the Operations Supervisor, this position will support the associates in their day-to-day duties directed toward timely completion and service of customer orders.  The job duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Get a clear understanding of the day-to-day objectives from the shift Supervisor and/or Manager, and help associates accomplish them 

• Ensure associates are trained in their respective operational processes 

• Support Coaching and Training of all associates in their operation area 

• Help provide clear and effective communications to all Associates, Leads, Supervisors, and Managers 

• Check upstream/downstream workflow and keep the line running to ensure work is available for all associates in their operation area 

• Lead associates based on workflow 

• Take ownership in the success of the overall operation set goals that will meet or exceed set objectives 

• Continuously check all scripts pertaining to their department and make the necessary adjustments 

• Check email and respond to emails timely 

• Fill in for any associate in their department, as needed

• Frequent walkthrough in the warehouse to ensure the area is always clean, any concerns are corrected, and damages are reported 

• Hold the highest level of professionalism and integrity in every action performed on behalf of Dickies and its associates 

• Use good judgment whenever necessary to ensure all decisions are made in the best interest of Dickies and its associates 

• Abide by and reinforce all company rules, policies, and procedures 

• Maintain a positive attitude within facility, acting with integrity as a leader 

• Help ensure all operation area functions are conducted