Lead Sorter

Lead Sorter will be responsible for assisting in the receiving of freight, breakdown of pallets, scanning, and sortation of boxes by driver routes, loading of vehicles, and helping to direct traffic in the facility. They’ll report to the Delivery Station Supervisor and be responsible for completing all sort activities safely within the shift. Occasionally the Lead Warehouse Associate will be required to provide on-shift leadership by overseeing the logistics package sort operations and coordinating the team on site (all Hub activities and volume, including the unloading, sorting, and allocation of freight for drivers).

Schedule: Sat-Wed / 1am-8am

Responsibilities

You will...

Work within a team of associates to safely receive and sort all volume for the shift

Ensures that incoming volume is directed to the correct destination on time

Communicate delays or any issues to the Sort Supervisor

Attend pre-sort meetings, working towards daily goals and safe operations

Performing the TSR process to ensure trailers are safely docked to the building

Contribute to results on safety, productivity, cost, quality, and on-time delivery

Use our internal technology and systems to conduct operations

Assist in the warehouse areas as needed

Enforce and follow all safety, GMP, and SQF policies/procedures.

Ability to meet productivity targets

Have good attendance and punctuality

Occasionally you’ll be asked to coordinate a team of Warehouse Associates, use HelloFresh tech and systems to make operational decisions and ensure a culture of safety for operations inside facilities, ensure the security of all HelloFresh assets (hub facilities, vehicles, inventory)

Occasionally you’ll be asked to perform dispatching functions for drivers

You are...

Comfortable using computers and scanning devices

Team and safety focused

Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Are able to use hands to move packages and operate electronic devices

Ability to regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs and participate in a highly physical job through standing, walking, crouching, pulling, and pushing

Are able to stand, walk, stoop, reach, and lift for a minimum of 10 to 12 hours with or without reasonable accommodation

Comfortable operating a manual and electric pallet jack (training will be provided)

You have...

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, and use simple math

Must be at least 22 years old and legally authorized to work in the US and possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, MVR, background, and criminal checks)

Ability to use scanning devices and other basic computer skills preferred

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

Basic proficiency in manipulating data and reporting

Meet schedules/timelines and organize your own work. Can reliably work alternative and flexible work schedules including nights, Sundays, and Holidays

You’ll get…

Competitive Hourly Wage & 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation

Generous parental leave of 4 weeks & PTO policy

Flexible health plans effective first day of employment

75% discount on your subscription to HelloFresh (as well as other product initiatives)

Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company

It is the policy of HelloFresh not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, because they are a protected veteran, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.

Illinois Pay Range$19—$19 USD