At Baker & Taylor, we are passionate about changing the world through literacy. We believe that education, access to content, and the freedom to explore are essential. We are dedicated to supporting our library partners across the world who tirelessly provide resources to foster the imagination of future generations and improve outcomes in their communities. Librarians are our heroes and championing and supporting their work is our purpose.
Baker & Taylor is committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion to create an environment that both celebrates and evolves through the unique experiences and contributions of all team members.
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You are able to work efficiently independent and become a team builder.
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You have good communication skills, leadership qualities and a positive attitude
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What You’ll Do/ A Day In The Life Typically Includes
Move around Packing Team Members to meet the needs of the generating shipping documentation for all containers that come into the department. Check PayCom to ensure clock-in and clock-out requirements are met. Lead Clerk will complete daily hour forecasts for Packing and Small Pack. If there are errors in packing and processing, the Lead Clerk must rectify all errors and exceptions. Lead Clerk works closely with Sortation and Shipping departments in order to create an even workflow that moves uninterrupted through the three departments. The Lead holds daily start-up meetings for the department to convey the forecast to the team. Daily audits are done by the Lead Clerk to check for quality and address results with Supervisor and the entire TEAM. It is the Lead Clerks responsibility to manage hours in the Packing department to reduce inefficiencies.
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Assigns work to meet productivity standards and service level agreements (SLA).
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Completes Daily Forecasts.
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Performs assorted administrative duties including carton inventory, production tracking, quality auditing, and researching and rectifying problem packages.
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Operates equipment including computer terminals, printers, dunnage machines, case sealers, and pallet jacks.
The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to talk, hear, and lift/move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision requirements include distance and close vision.
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Benefits
- Participation in company health (medical, dental) insurance plans on the 1st of the month following your hire date
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Company short-term and long-term disability benefits
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Career development and advancement opportunities
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Climate controlled facility