Area Coordinator 2-2nd Shift Equipment

Company: 1-800-Flowers

Location: Atlanta Distribution Center

Position Type: Full-Time

About 1-800-Flowers

1-800-Flowers is a leading provider of thoughtful gifts, delivering smiles through fresh flowers, gourmet foods, and unique gift baskets. Our distribution centers are critical to ensuring timely and accurate delivery of our products to customers nationwide.

Job Summary

The Area Coordinator 2 is a front-line working leadership position within our distribution center, responsible for overseeing and performing tasks in a designated area or production line. This role requires hands-on operational expertise, leadership during peak seasons, and proficiency in operating all forklifts used in the facility. The Area Coordinator 2 ensures efficient, safe, and high-quality operations while maintaining a positive and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Duties: Perform hands-on tasks in the assigned area or production line during non-peak periods, including order picking, packing, inventory management, and product handling.
• Leadership: Supervise and guide seasonal or temporary labor during peak periods, providing hands-on leadership to ensure productivity, quality, and adherence to safety standards. Supervise and guide Full Time employees at 1-800 Flowers.
• Forklift Operations: Safely operate all types of forklifts used in the distribution center, including; Sit-Down, Reach Trucks, Walkie Riders, Order Pickers, etc, to support material handling and workflow efficiency.
• Area Oversight: Monitor and maintain performance metrics for the assigned area, ensuring operational goals for accuracy, speed, and quality are met.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and ensure all team members follow standard operating procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other Area Coordinators, supervisors, and management to coordinate workflows and address operational challenges.
• Training and Development: Train seasonal or temporary staff on tasks, equipment use, and safety procedures to ensure operational consistency.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve operational issues in the assigned area, escalating complex problems to management as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a distribution center, warehouse, or similar environment, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.
• Forklift Certification: Valid certification to operate all forklifts used in the facility (Reach Truck) and obtain certification at 1-800 Flowers .
• Skills:
• • Strong leadership and communication skills to manage and motivate a team.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and basic computer skills.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training or certifications in warehouse operations or leadership preferred.
• Availability: Flexibility to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak seasons.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Prolonged standing, walking, and bending in a fast-paced environment.
• Safe operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment.

Requirements:

Job Summary

The Area Coordinator 2 is a front-line working leadership position within our distribution center, responsible for overseeing and performing tasks in a designated area or production line. This role requires hands-on operational expertise, leadership during peak seasons, and proficiency in operating all forklifts used in the facility. The Area Coordinator 2 ensures efficient, safe, and high-quality operations while maintaining a positive and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Duties: Perform hands-on tasks in the assigned area or production line during non-peak periods, including order picking, packing, inventory management, and product handling.
• Leadership: Supervise and guide seasonal or temporary labor during peak periods, providing hands-on leadership to ensure productivity, quality, and adherence to safety standards. Supervise and guide Full Time employees at 1-800 Flowers.
• Forklift Operations: Safely operate all types of forklifts used in the distribution center, including; Sit-Down, Reach Trucks, Walkie Riders, Order Pickers, etc, to support material handling and workflow efficiency.
• Area Oversight: Monitor and maintain performance metrics for the assigned area, ensuring operational goals for accuracy, speed, and quality are met.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and ensure all team members follow standard operating procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other Area Coordinators, supervisors, and management to coordinate workflows and address operational challenges.
• Training and Development: Train seasonal or temporary staff on tasks, equipment use, and safety procedures to ensure operational consistency.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve operational issues in the assigned area, escalating complex problems to management as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned