Overview
The Distribution Coordinator position, under direction of the Distribution Supervisor and the System Planner, manages daily workflow and moves department employees to maximize efficiency and complete the assigned work for the day. This position is also responsible for closely partnering with department management to share information and ideas and develop ways to improve department effectiveness. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position.
What We Stand For
Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.
Here’s a sneak peek at our world-class Distribution Center.
Responsibilities
- Receives daily strategy/direction from DC management and successfully executes that strategy for an assigned department
- Pulls and analyzes reports as needed throughout the shift
- Gauges progress of shift performance against daily goals and makes adjustments to employees’ work location as needed
- Engages in peer-to-peer coaching with other employees to reinforce good performance, positive behaviors and teamwork
- Partners with DC management on department ideas, process improvement and successful execution of the day
- Performs the duties of the Distribution Employee position when needed
- Comfortable working in multi-level picking modules and around conveyor systems
- Operates motorized and non-motorized equipment as needed (certification required for certain equipment)
- Trains and works in other departments throughout the Distribution Center
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
- Contributes to a clean and safe Distribution Center
- Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule
- Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information
- Performs other requested tasks and duties
The Benefits of Working Here
Our benefits exemplify our commitment to ensuring employees and their families are well taken care of, safe and secure. Some of our benefits include:
- Competitive Pay
- Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
- Discount: 50% on Elfa, 40% on Merchandise and Gift Cards, 25% on Avera and Laren
- Paid Time Off plus Holidays
- 401(k) plan & Company Match
- Ongoing training including our Leadership Development Program and Manager Training Program
- Employee First Fund: providing grants to employees experiencing unforeseen emergencies
Qualifications
What You Bring To Us
- Minimum of six months’ experience working in The Container Store Distribution Center
- Experience working in an automated distribution environment
- Knowledge of various distribution systems such as labor management system, radio frequency (RF) devices and voice picking preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
- Ability to pass background checks and investigations due to foreign, federal, state and local regulations; based on position responsibility and sensitivity, periodic check and reinvestigations may be performed
- Is committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs
- Knowledge of industry business and passion for following trends in the industry
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization
- Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects of the day or week
- Flexible, with a positive attitude and passion for knowledge
- Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once
- Possesses focused attention to detail while working quickly and accurately under pressure
- Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information
- Ability to work within and exemplify The Container Store brand which we describe as matchless, fun, authentic, team-focused and life-changing
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Distribution Center Physical Requirements
State Specific Notices
