Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, S&S Activewear is the leading wholesaler to the imprintable apparel and uniform market in the United States and Canada. S&S offers more than 100 brands, including Adidas, Calvin Klein, Champion, Columbia, Dickies, Fruit of the Loom, Lee, Oakley, Rawlings, Tommy Hilfiger, etc. The wholesaler specializes in blank sportswear, corporate apparel, and accessories – including everything from basic garments to fashion-forward styles – and features the best selection the industry has to offer.

In March 2021, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice announced it had acquired S&S Activewear. S&S has grown under the current management team and owners from a successful midwestern t-shirt and fleece distributor into an industry leader with approximately $2.5 billion in sales. CD&R indicated they believe S&S is a leading distribution platform with sustainable competitive advantage following significant strategic investments in its geographic reach, people, and technology. Today, S&S has the largest one & two-day distribution footprint in the industry, with its products reaching 99% of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico within two days and 44 states in just one day.

About Clayton, Dubilier & Rice

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (“CD&R”) is a private investment firm with a strategy predicated on building stronger, more profitable businesses. Since inception, CD&R has managed the investment of more than $35 billion in 100 companies with an aggregate transaction value of more than $150 billion. The Firm has offices in New York and London.

Job Description

The Restock Team Lead directly interacts with the Restock Driver team, he/she is to ensure compliance of the procedure, and communicates goals, safety practices, and provides ongoing guidance and support to the employees as they complete their action plans. He/she will support to the Receiving supervisor and manager. The Restock team lead and all S&S Activewear employees must adhere to and enforce the guidelines presented in the S&S Activewear Employee Handbook.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 10AM-6:30PM

Full Time, Non-Exempt

Benefits

• Vacation, Personal, and Sick time.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long term disability.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 401K with 3% company contribution.
• $300 referral bonus available.
• Discounts on brand name apparel.
• Employee events.
• Opportunities for advancement – Internal Promotions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor Restock progress and process to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Process improvement participation.
• Provide support and guidance in the Restock process / function.
• Provide leadership to all department employees.
• Conduct employees kick off meetings.
• Preform regular safety walks and participate in safety meetings as needed.
• Operate material handling equipment needed to perform primary role i.e., Forklift, Cherry Picker, Reach Truck, Stock Chaser (Cart), Pallet jack, Scanners, Tablets and Company WMS.
• Perform and complete daily safety inspection check list for all equipment used.
• Maintain productivity minimum requirements CPH, and work with a sense of urgency
• Retrieve inventory from up-stock and floor locations and deliver to designated areas
• Operate barcode scanner and use warehouse software
• Act professionally and remain focused while working
• Safely operate all warehouse equipment
• Follow directions of leadership
• Perform cleaning activities as required
• Maintain a safe and clean warehouse
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by management

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Supervisor experience of 2 years in a team-oriented workplace, preferred.
• Good interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching and development skills.
• Ability to coach and develop team members to achieve company goals.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution center is preferred.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Able to learn systems, applications, and procedures quickly.
• Good communication, excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Accurate with numbers and counting; attention to details.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment.
• Can lift and carry up to 50lbs on occasion with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Willing to perform other duties as required
• Must have the ability to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift; additional overtime hours will be required based on business needs.
• Some experience in a team-oriented workplace, preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft suite and email use.
• System and Inventory Knowledge, preferred.

Physical Demands

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.

Working Environment

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. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.

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