Department Coach - Day Shift

ABOUT:

THE POSITION Our Distribution Centers utilize state-of-the-art technology and a dedicated team to provide Columbia Sportswear Company a competitive advantage in distribution. Teams are responsible for shipping millions of units of apparel, footwear, and equipment annually within the family of brands.

Accurate order fulfillment and on-time shipments are the hallmarks of our facility. As a Department Coach, contributes to the smooth and efficient distribution of product by coordinating workflow and employee assignments within production departments.

• Assists supervisors and managers in identifying how to best use resources on daily or moment-by-moment basis to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency goals.

Keeps individual and team objectives in focus. This requires the ability to perform all department tasks efficiently, using preferred work methods. Total Rewards: This position offers competitive

compensation:

of $21.50/hour to start and ongoing opportunities for Merit increases, up to $31.54/hour. Other rewards include: Annual bonus eligible up to 5% of your

compensation:

Comprehensive

benefits:

package including generous Paid time off and paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and 401k employer matching program Employee Discounts HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Train and certify new employees on operations and functions of department.

• Training areas may include, but are not limited to, department policies, company policies, operations, procedures, and safety.
• Oversees assigned area and works with relevant tools and with pertinent personnel to proactively eliminate barriers to team success.

Clearly communicates target performance results and department goals, providing context for the overall impact of individual performance on team and company results. Encourages and influences success. Works with the department supervisor and collaborates with a department trainer to help associates identify and improve upon techniques that will result in safe work, greater efficiency, accuracy, and quality.

• Helps supervisor understand whether an employee consistently meets

minimum requirements:

or needs coaching.

• Assists supervisor in identifying employee skill strengths and needs for guidance or training.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with department trainer in conjunction with the department supervisor on these topics.

Covers and supports the department supervisor or trainer as instructed within the job scope. Adapts to seasonal busy and slow periods, at times performing all operations and functions of their department or assisting in other departments.

• Prepares to cover any or all routine DC associate job functions.
• Helps cross train other associates to provide coordinator-level coverage for vacations and busy periods.
• Maintains positive open lines of communication with all management, staff, and other departments in order to contribute to the smooth flow of information and efficient operation of the organization.
• Demonstrates for others an ability to calmly handle busy production demands and respectfully interacts with coworkers to accomplish common tasks.
• Maintain positive open lines of communication with all Columbia Sportswear management, staff, and other departments in order to contribute to the smooth workflow of information and efficient operation of the organization.

Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. YOU ARE Capable of collaborating well with contacts both inside and outside the company. Comfortable to deal with work and time pressures to accomplish job

requirements:

in an efficient and effective manner. Comfortable with technology, including Warehouse Management systems, excel, email, and general computer use. Able to work the following schedule: 2:00 pm – 12:30 am Monday - Thursday YOU HAVE HS Diploma or GED Excellent verbal and written communication

skills:

Ability to read, speak, or understand English 5 years of

experience:

in warehouse position and advanced knowledge of departmental functions. Analytical and problem-solving

skills:

A demonstrated aptitude for understanding and communicating operational needs, for identifying gaps in performance that compromise operational effectiveness, and for initiating or recommending solutions that will help attain objectives. This job

description:

is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and

responsibilities:

, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal

opportunity:

employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a

benefits:

package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community.

Benefits:

that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services).

In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness

benefits:

, employee discounts and a generous time off program available. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested. Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment.

Our four primary brands — Columbia®, Mountain Hardwear®, SOREL® and prAna® — complement each other to address the diverse needs of active consumers and their products have gained an international reputation for their innovation, quality and performance. Learn more

about:

our family of brands here.