Team Lead

Who we are:

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

The opportunity:

Interacts with supervisors to assist in the operational aspects of the DC workflow. Helps guide team mates on daily tasks while working with limited direct supervision. Handles cartons in accordance with business needs by performing pallet picks, case picks, pallet building and putting cases on the conveyor. May be required to operate all powered equipment within their area of responsibility. This opportunity is based in our Sales Marketing and Distribution Team.

• Ensures predetermined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and production goals are met.
• Seeks ways to continuously improve processes and communicates/provides feedback to supervisors on a regular basis.
• Handles materials manually and with the aid of both non-powered (pallet jacks, hand trucks) and/or powered equipment (walkie, reach truck, 589 transloader, counterbalance).
•  Advanced knowledge of WMS
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

The requirements

• High School Diploma 
• 1-3 Years related experience
• Work requires almost continuous moderate physical effort OR frequent heavy physical effort (several times a day).
• Significant exposure to one disagreeable condition OR occasional exposure to several disagreeable conditions/one very disagreeable condition.
• Little or no exposure to hazards; very limited risk of injury or health problems.
• Demonstrated leadership skills required
• Prior warehouse experience preferred
• Advanced Warehouse Management System experience preferred 
• Prior advanced experience operating Radio Frequency (RF) equipment, i.e. scanners, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication required
• Must be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and build relationships with others
• Hearing is required for audible instructions, safety warnings, and equipment operations
• Must be able to stand, squat, bend, and lift 50 lbs. continuously throughout the day
• Vision is required in order 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
• Must be able to work in a team-based environment.
• Must be safety oriented to prevent injury to self and others.  

What's in it for you:

• 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.

Find your fit with us:

We are committed to ensuring that everyone, across every background and identity, feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Come as you are and #FindYourFit at Gildan. Tailor the future of your own career.