Shipping and Receiving Associate at F. Schumacher & Co. in Passaic, NJ

About Schumacher

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home”. Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally.

Our competitive advantage in the industry is the people. We believe that our employees are our most important assets. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows:

• Preserve Our Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Take Ownership & Accountability
• Be Solutions-Oriented
• Demonstrate Courage
• Practice Adaptability
• Embrace Collaboration

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer's journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. Paramount is an independently operating business unit of F. Schumacher & Co., functioning as a growth-stage startup with the resources of an established organization and serving both direct-to-consumer and bulk / volume channels. This is an exciting and highly visible position that plays an important role in shaping, supporting, and monitoring the future of Schumacher’s manufacturing operation.

Role Overview

YOU WILL:

• Help receive and process incoming orders for the production team
• Process and prepare Fedex and UPS shipments for daily pickups before the end of day.
• Ship and confirm all orders to ensure proper delivery to customers for consolidated pallets and made to order dropships.
• Able to access and pallet completed orders to Schumacher’s processing facility in Fort Mill, SC
• Receive orders and accurately input quantities to ensure they match inventory in ERP.
• Measure quantities of each order to ensure they match what was ordered.
• Communicating with internal logistics at Schumacher to ensure timely pickups.
• Ensure products are packed securely to ensure the safety of the product.
• Pick orders and prepare them for small package or freight shipment by the ship date.
• Generate packing lists.
• Prepare fabric and wallpaper grounds in advance for printers at the end of each day.
• Break down and re-palletize products.
• Coordinating customs, brokers and clearance for overseas incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Receive raw material shipments and accurately input received quantities into the ERP.
• Be instrumental in implementing new tracking and inventory systems with operations and production teams.
• Shrink wrapping, labeling and recording pallets and wallpaper orders.
• Inspect all outgoing orders for damage or other quality control issues.
• Track inventory related to shipping and general floor organization, submit replenishment numbers for ordering on a weekly basis.
• Track weekly shipping targets and proactively communicate regarding deadlines, issues with orders and other flags.
• Achieve proficiency across all other dept. functions and sub in as needed.
• Dispose of trash and recyclable materials.
• Assist in other operational functions as needed.

JOB QUALITIES:

• Able to respond quickly to shifting order priorities and stay focused while working on multiple projects at once
• Thrive in target driven environment and willing to do what it takes to meet deadlines
• A great communicator and active contributor to larger team goals and processes
• Enjoys the small team environment, high energy and scrappy
• Resourceful, a creative problem solver
• Willing to pick up additional shifts as needed (overtime pay)
• Highly organized, ability to keep your workstation clean and tidy
• Able to handle product with care
• Able to utilize ladders and other small equipment
• Able to lift a minimum of 60lbs, bend, squat, kneel, reach overhead, push and pull heavy boxes and containers, stand for long periods of time; this is a largely active role
• Experience in receiving, counting materials and stocking materials is preferred
• Experience working with ERP systems is preferred
• Able to attend phone calls and email requests from inter-company and third-party customers

YOU HAVE/ARE:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – Bi-lingual, Spanish-speaking capability preferred
• High level of ownership, accountability and initiative
• Proficiency in MS Office (including Excel, Outlook, Word and Access) Create bills of lading using MS Excel and word
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and change direction based on business needs
• Extremely detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Action oriented and enjoys working hard/smart
• A team player, cooperative, a person who easily gains trust and supports peers
• Has an all hands on deck mentality, and is willing to pitch in with multiple team members
• Able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment

Benefits Package

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.

Wealth Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
• 401K Plan

Health Benefits:

• Dental Coverage
• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• TELADOC

Other Benefits:

• 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans)
• Pet Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Parental Medical Leave
• Child Bonding Leave
• Employee Discount

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.