What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerk, Distribution position at Gildan?
Who we are:
Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.
Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60 markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with more than 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.
The opportunity:
Performs clerical functions associated with the Rework, Shipping, Receiving, Storage, or VAS distribution operations. Functions may include but are not limited to recordkeeping, labor management (LM), E1 (Host System), bar code label applications, research, inventory control, reading / utilizing product specification sheets, identification of product against merchandise description manuals, and receipt / shipment of raw / component materials. This position may require powered equipment operation certification and / or non-powered equipment use. Handles cartons in accordance with business needs by performing pallet picks, case picks, pallet building and putting cases on the conveyor.
- Performs daily data entry and report running functions as needed for WMS, labor management, inventory control and product manual research.
- Acts as a liaison between teams to coordinate necessary operational activities.
- Monitors work order completion and delivery to the production line.
- Troubleshoots issues and works solutions to ensure smooth operations.
- Gathers needed resources and supplies for work order processing (i.e. UPC tickets, corrugation, wrap stickers, poly bags, hang tags, etc.).
- Responsible for accurate record keeping.
- Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
- This opportunity is based in our Sales Marketing and Distribution Team.
The requirements
- High School Diploma
- 6 Months to 1 Year related experience
- Work requires almost continuous light physical effort OR frequent moderate physical effort (several times a day) OR occasional heavy physical effort (several times a week).
- Significant exposure to several disagreeable conditions or to one very disagreeable condition.
- Little or no exposure to hazards; very limited risk of injury or health problems.
- May be asked or required to wear PPE to protect from hazards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Basic Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience preferred.
- Prior experience operating Radio Frequency (RF) equipment, i.e., scanners, etc.
- Good verbal and written communication required.
- Must be able to maintain a high degree of focus to promote a safe work environment and prevent injury to others.
- Must be able to stand, squat, bend, and lift 50 lbs. continuously throughout the day.
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for a majority of the time.
- Must be able to work in a team-based environment.
- Hearing required for audible instruction, safety warning, and equipment operation.
- Vision required to operate a RF keyboard and/or scanner and to complete required data entry.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English language effectively.
- Join a leader in apparel manufacturing with strong safety and environmental standards
- Be part of a diverse workplace with fun workplace activities
- Benefit from continuous training opportunities
- Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages
We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Come as you are:
We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.
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