SanMar Corporation Expeditor Position/Title: Expeditor Reports To: Supervisor Location: Shakopee, MN FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt Shift: Monday - Friday 10am - 6:30pm Grade Level: Tier 5 - $19.50 per hour Application: Online through 1/29/24 POSITION SUMMARY: Expeditor is responsible for, coordinating and distributing daily workflow by applying established processes. Effectively deploys resources to achieve company goals. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain safe, neat and clean work area by adhering to SanMar safety regulations. Identify and overcome obstacles to achieve daily objectives. Understand internal processing schedules and accurately estimate time to complete the job Train and coach employees on production guidelines, techniques and safety. Interact with other business units throughout the company to achieve goals. Adapt and change priorities easily and manage multiple tasks/projects as necessary. Complete tasks efficiently while working independently with minimal supervision. May be required to operate powered lift equipment. Communicate daily with leadership and coworkers to ensure efficient workflow through the department. Responsible for checking out equipment and returning in same condition on a daily basis. Inspect assigned equipment daily at start of shift. Use Radio Frequency (RF) unit in combination with Internal Operating System to perform daily work. Read and comprehend labels and other worksheets by following standard operating procedures. Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION: Ability to work with and keep a positive, supportive attitude towards the Company, job, customers and co-workers. Able to maintain confidentiality and discretion. Excellent organization skills; demonstrating the ability to multi-task and prioritize daily responsibilities. Ability to learn Internal Operating Systems. Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision. May be required to complete and maintain SanMar's Lift Operator Certification in compliance with OSHA guidelines. Demonstrates ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require; rotate to other production functions as needed. Strong attention to detail. Ability to learn Internal Operating System and operate Radio Frequency (RF) unit. Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines. Able to work both independently and within a team. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Comprehend verbal and written instructions. Mandatory overtime as required, which may include weekends. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Prior warehouse/distribution experience required; SanMar DC experience preferred. Knowledge of warehouse operations and systems (MS Office, warehouse management system). Ability to read, write and have sufficient ability to identify colors, sizes, quantity, label and SKU information. Basic math skills in counting and quantity required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to walk and stand. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds, reaches with hands and arms, grasps and performs repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions and is required to climb, kneel/squat, bend and carry. The employee may operate powered equipment requiring use of both hands to drive vehicles as well as full range of motion of the neck, head and back. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Basic literacy is required for lift certification and necessary daily paperwork. The employee must be comfortable working at heights in excess of thirty feet off the ground. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment is moderately noisy. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems. There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. Employee must be able to work n 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 and be able to operate powered equipment safely in a high-traffic environment. BENEFITS: Competitive salary and bonuses Medical, dental and vision plans Life insurance 401(k) plan with company match Flexible spending program Anniversary rewards Discounts on brand name apparel Diverse, laid-back atmosphere Flexible schedules Monthly employee events Who is SanMar? SanMar is more than just a t-shirt company. We see t-shirts as a blank canvas that can be used to unite a team, tell a story or show your love for your favorite local haunt. We create meaningful connections that elevate lives through the apparel we provide. As the industry leader in promotional apparel, we live by a refreshingly simple philosophy: Be Nice and Tell the Truth. This is how we've done business since Marty Lott founded the company in 1971. Today we work with apparel manufacturers from around the world, we've grown to more than 5,000 employees and we still work with those same simple principles in mind. You can see our values take shape in A Canvas for Good, our platform for positive action and citizenship. We are dedicated to being good stewards of the world we share, to lifting up the communities where we work and to respecting our employees. Our IDEA Council guides company-wide diversity efforts, and our annual Sustainability Report shows our progress toward our goals of doing business responsibly. Why Work at SanMar? Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent, passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together. Whether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement. SanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they're a part of something special. Here's your chance to be a part of this story. If you're ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority, we're ready for you. SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Whoever you are, wherever you're from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity, or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar. SanMar participates in E-Verify. SanMar provides opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.