Overview

REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. And you play a part in shaping the future of the outdoors, for people and our planet.

Operations Leads play a vital role at REI and are the most common leadership entry point into our Distribution Center Team. As an Operations Lead, you will support all areas of the Distribution Center, including the following: merchandise handling (picking and restocking), receiving, price marking, splitting, shipping, packaging specialized customer orders, handling cardboard and waste for team efficiency, and the preparation and assembly of bicycles.

This position will work Monday through Thursday 2:30pm - 1am.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

How you will be successful:

• Works with the Supervisor to oversee the team and ensure the department meets operational goals on the DC floor.

• Responsible for supporting all project phases and communicating with stakeholders to drive progress and performance.

• Provide input and assistance with employee performance, departmental planning and training.

• Lead team collaboration on initiatives and any work assigned by Supervisor.

• Monitors and guides Warehouse Associates as they move items throughout the warehouse.

• Works in many areas as assigned and based on business need and volume, cross-trains in other departments, and trains others.

• Sets work goals, establishes priorities, and produces quality work.

• Comfortable leading and working in a team environment.

• Monitors personal and team safety in all daily operations.

• Comprehends and applies Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs) and receives direction from peers, others in operational roles, and Supervisors.

• Consolidates information from many sources, including feedback from others.

Additional duties as assigned.

Bring your passionate, authentic self

We lead with our values, and we are creating a culture that inspires and enables everyone to bring their whole self and their highest ambitions to work every day, so that we can achieve more outside together. Join us in seeking, creating, and building new ways to work.

Your qualities:

• 2+ years of leadership experience.

• 2+ years experience within a Distribution center environment.

• Ability to clearly convey and accurately receive information through various methods.

• Experience with WMS systems, Excel and MS office.

• Prior experience using power equipment to process freight throughout the facility (current and valid driver's license)

• Capable of collecting, analyzing and displaying data through multiple systems.

• Able to work in an upright or moving environment for 8–10-hour shifts.

• Able to transfer and shift boxes weighing an average of 20 to 30 pounds with a maximum of 65 pounds throughout a complete work shift.

Closing

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization (https://www.rei.com/newsroom/article/rei-antiracist-multicultural-fully-inclusive-commitment) . We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here (https://foryourbenefit-rei.com/) for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.

Pay Range

$23.80 - $26.45 per hour