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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Fulfillment Operations Team Leader

Full-Time
$20.75 - $35.25/hr
Entry
Lafayette, IN, USA
In Person
Warehouse & Fulfillment
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Previous retail experience is preferred but not required.
  • Able to lead and hold others accountable.
  • Able to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Able to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
  • Able to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
  • Able to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
  • Able to accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
  • Able to climb up and down ladders.
  • Able to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
  • Able to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
  • Able to work a variable schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and other peak shopping times, and maintain reliable and prompt attendance.
  • The full-time role does not guarantee 40 hours each week; hours depend on business needs and may fluctuate.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver guest experience commitments to create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience.
  • Ensure every team member understands, is trained, and consistently delivers Target’s guest experience commitments and consistent operations.
  • Observe performance and provide feedback, hold team members accountable, and recognize strong guest experience moments.
  • Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics to identify opportunities, take action to improve results, align the team on appropriate behaviors and execution, celebrate wins, and elevate the guest experience.
  • Model, train, and coach service expectations to deliver the service standard.
  • Lead the team and drive fulfillment goals, supporting sales growth and store profitability under the direction of the direct leader.
  • Use workload planning tools to ensure scheduled work is completed and orders are fulfilled to delivery, freshness, and service standards.
  • Review fulfillment reporting to identify gaps and develop plans to resolve them.
  • Create daily plans for the team with direction from the direct leader.
  • Apply expertise in operations, accuracy, process, and efficiency.
  • Lead pickup and ship-from-store workload to enable efficient delivery to guests.
  • Evaluate and recommend candidates for open positions and support the direct leader with onboarding.
  • Establish goals with the direct leader for quality, accuracy, and timeliness; hold team members accountable and close training gaps through coaching conversations.
  • Ensure the team follows food safety guidelines and selects fresh food items for guests.
  • Ensure supplies are ordered on time and stocked, partnering with the direct leader on ordering.
  • When applicable as a key carrier, follow safe and secure training and processes.
  • Occasionally assume store-level leadership-on-duty responsibilities during assigned shifts based on store needs.
  • Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and approaches, acting authentically and respectfully, and creating equitable experiences.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and lead the team to follow the same standards and hold others accountable.
  • Model a safety culture by recognizing safe behaviors, identifying and correcting hazards, holding the team to safety expectations, assisting with incident response, and timely and accurately reporting and investigating injuries.
  • Model physical security processes to enhance the in-store security culture.
  • Support merchandise protection strategies across the store, including ordering, storage, and application according to best practices.
  • Lead execution of best practices for team onboarding and learning, and help close skill gaps through development, coaching, and team interactions.
  • Address store emergency and compliance needs.
  • Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while maintaining compliance, including federal, state, and local adult beverage laws.
  • Perform other duties based on business needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous retail experience.

About the company

Target sells groceries, clothing, home goods and other everyday products to U.S. shoppers through stores and its website, with an emphasis on affordable style and design. Its own brands include Cat & Jack children's clothing and Good & Gather food, alongside national brands and exclusive designer collections. Customers shop in person or order online for shipping, pickup or delivery, while Target Plus adds products from outside sellers. Merchandise sales drive its revenue, supplemented by Roundel advertising, marketplace fees and paid memberships. The company traces its roots to 1902, opened its first Target store in 1962, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

1902

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What believers are saying

  • Demand is recovering: August 2026 results showed fiscal second quarter comparable sales up 3.8% and total sales up 5.3%.
  • Store investment expands project scope: March 2026 plans earmarked $5 billion for stores, technology and supply chains.
  • U.S. employees get study support immediately: Target funds selected tuition programs for full-time and part-time staff from day one.

What critics are saying

  • Pricing is exposed to import costs: about half Target's merchandise originates abroad, with China its largest import source.
  • Profit comparisons flatter the turnaround: August 2026 earnings included $1.65 per share from tariff refunds.
  • Corporate roles faced cuts: October 2025 restructuring targeted about 1,000 employees and 800 vacancies.

What makes Target unique

  • Design work reaches shelves at scale: Target's owned brands generate over $30 billion annually.
  • Stores power online economics: Target stores fulfilled 97.6% of merchandise sales in fiscal 2025.
  • Target's delivery membership reaches beyond its shelves: Circle 360 covers Shipt's more than 100 retail partners.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%