Fulfillment Center Associate

Lilly Pulitzer

Job Type:

Brand Strategy
Our Brand mission is to inspire confidence and optimism, inviting everyone to shine bright and stand out. 
Our Brand vision statement is: “Create Your Sunshine, A Resort State of Mind”. 
Our Brand Equities are: Casual Glamour, Sunny & Spirited, and Charmingly Disarming.

Job Description

About the Position

The Fulfillment Center Associate has overall responsibility to work productively in the Fulfillment Center, as the Senior Director of Fulfillment, Logistics and Facilities best sees fit for daily operation.  Managers or Supervisors will assign specific tasks within their respective departments daily.  Each Fulfillment Center Associate is responsible for knowing how to perform all of the following functions in both Retail/Wholesale and E-Commerce such as receiving, stocking, put away, picking, packing/manifesting, returns, replenishment and VAS.

A day in the life…

• This position is responsible for following all procedures and meet or exceed the required productivity rates established for all tasks in all departments.
• All Fulfillment Center employees must understand and adhere to the “Fulfillment Center Work Rules”.  These works rules are posted on the bulletin boards located near the main entrances of the Fulfillment center.
• In addition, each Fulfillment Center Associate will be responsible to learn at least 2 of the following tasks: operate a forklift truck; sales sample processing; returns processing; zone checks; cycle counting; shipping; and, and assist with building maintenance.
• This position is responsible for a sense of urgency and an appreciation of the deadlines set by the industry.  Because of the seasonality of the industry, timeliness is essential.  Merchandise is either on time or the deadline is missed; there is no concept of lateness.  Deadlines must be met.
• This position is responsible for treating the merchandise with appreciation and respect.  Lilly Pulitzerâ merchandise is special and high quality.  It should be handled with care and respect.
• This position is responsible for assisting in any company sales as assigned by the Senior Director of Fulfillment, Logistics and Facilities.  This includes assisting with the setup, operations during and after the sales.

Qualifications for the Position

• A high school diploma is strongly preferred, but not required for this position.
• One year of relevant work experience in a Fulfillment or materials handling environment, preferably in soft goods or apparel is strongly preferred, but not required for this position.
• This position requires responsibility, dependability and commitment. This position requires a sense of urgency and the ability to meet seasonal peaks, workloads and deadlines.  In the apparel business there is no concept of lateness.  The company is either on time or it has missed the deadline.
• This position requires the understanding and appreciation that the merchandise is high quality, premium apparel which should be handled with care and respect.
• The personal strength and stamina to walk briskly for most of the day while pushing a cart and the ability to place a carton of merchandise, weighing as much as 40 pounds, from the floor or cart to a pickable location, are required.
• The ability to operate a forklift truck is helpful, but not necessary.

Our Core Values: The Lilly Way. Rooted in our bold, original, and inclusive brand outlook, these principles define how we do things The Lilly Way.

• We take pride in the pursuit of excellence

• We create our own path
• We become stronger together
• We operate with integrity
• We make the world a brighter place
• We continuously improve
• We have fun in the process

Doing Our Part

As a company we commit to corporate social responsibility.  We believe in doing the right thing for our people, the places we work, and our planet.  We believe in a respectful and inclusive workplace. We recognize the importance of serving the communities where our employees work and live. We are cognizant of the impact that our operations can have on the environment and actively explore and pursue environmentally friendly processes throughout our business.  This position is expected to contribute to the advancement of these principles.

A Little More to Know…

• This position is classified as full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. This position is eligible for overtime and standard company benefits. The Senior Director of Fulfillment, Logistics and Facilities is responsible for approving all overtime. In the absence of the Senior Director of Fulfillment, Logistics and Facilities, the group of Fulfillment Center Managers are in charge.  This includes assigning all individuals, even Supervisors and the Group Leads, to specific tasks.

• Standard work hours are listed below:

• 1st Shift 6:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
• 2nd Shift 10:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

• Overtime work hours are listed below:

• 1st Shift 6:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
• 2nd Shift 8:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

• This position must operate within the guidelines detailed in the “Fulfillment Center Work Rules”.  A copy has been attached for your reference.
• This position is based out of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia.
• Given the seasonality of the business, this position may require flexible, additional working hours during peak periods. The ability to work on Saturdays is required.
• This position is expected to collaborate effectively with other individuals in alignment with our Core Values and Core Leadership Qualities.
• This position requires compliance with Lilly Pulitzer policies and a detailed Code of Conduct as outlined in the Employee Handbook. 

• This position is reviewed annually.

Lilly Pulitzer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here.

Lilly Pulitzer participates in E-Verify. Details in English and Spanish. Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact the Lilly Pulitzer Talent Development Department at 610-878-5550.

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