Sortation Lead

Fastenal•Jessup, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fastenal is hiring a full-time Sortation Lead for its distribution center in Jessup, Pennsylvania. The role leads the day-to-day operations of the Sortation department and helps move product through the distribution center to company-owned branches. The Sortation Lead organizes outgoing orders into the correct shipping containers, prepares packages for shipment, and guides team members to ensure work is completed correctly, efficiently, and on time. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A flexible schedule may be offered after onboarding, training, and achievement of performance goals. The role involves lifting, sliding, carrying, and lowering packages typically weighing 25–50 pounds and sometimes up to 100 pounds. Fastenal states that it is committed to environmental protection and providing a safe and healthy workplace. The company integrates environmental health, safety, and sustainability considerations into business decisions, plans, and operations.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have proficient written and oral communication skills.
Have proficient computer skills.
Work independently as well as in a team environment.
Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.
Exhibit strong problem-solving, deductive reasoning, and decision-making skills.
Be highly motivated, self-directed, and customer-service oriented.
Be willing to work a flexible schedule and extra time as needed.
Demonstrate the company's core values of ambition, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
Be able to lift, slide, carry, and lower packages typically weighing 25–50 pounds and sometimes up to 100 pounds.
Pass the required drug screen where applicable in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating a forklift.
Previous sortation experience.
Prior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and train team members.
Communicate with employees and branches.
Organize shipments into the correct containers.
Stack product in the correct locations.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the work area.
Comply with health, safety, and sustainability rules and expectations.
Participate in activities and programs that help the company achieve health, safety, and sustainability objectives.
Learn, pass, and practice various environmental health and safety trainings.