1st Shift Part Time Seasonal - Power Equipment Operator - $16 Per Hour

Join us and help us create lifelong readers! Scholastic Book Fairs are wondrous in-person experiences that empower kids to discover books for themselves. Taking place in schools and rooted in Scholastic’s greater mission to use the power of books for the betterment of all kids, Fairs bring entire communities together. At Scholastic Book Fairs, we bring “the best school day of the year” in 110,000 unique pop-up shops annually.

About the role

We are currently in search of Part Time Seasonal Equipment Operators to help our facilities build book fairs for schools. These part-time seasonal positions offer a variety of hours to work during the peaks of the school year (Monday-Friday) and are typically off during summer and winter school leave periods.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working at significant heights as the primary piece of equipment is the Order Picker. This is a safety-sensitive position and Power Equipment Operators must pass a drug test before they are authorized to operate equipment in a Scholastic facility.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency and effectiveness in functions of PEO – Level I, including inventory movements, cycle counts, perform daily equipment inspections, and asset storage.
• Consistently meet minimum required production, accuracy, and quality standards for all work performed.
• Follow all safety policies, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure work area is neat, clean, safe, and organized per operational standards.
• May work on temporary projects associated with other position descriptions as part of individual and team development.
• Dependability & Reliability: Be reliable and dependable in fulfilling obligations, demonstrate regular and punctual attendance, and handle product properly at all times.
• Planning & Organizing: Plan and prioritize work to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks; record details of all work tasks accurately and completely.
• Working with Tools & Technology: Demonstrate appropriate use of tools and technology to complete work functions according to standard processes and procedures.
• Maintain a professional and positive relationship with all co-workers and customers.
• Maintain compliance with drug and alcohol-free policy.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.
• Must be trained and licensed to operate power equipment.
• For non-internal promotions, candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of power equipment operation experience.
• Requires satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
• Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency (e.g., ordering replenishment) effectively with minimal errors.
• Strong team player with the ability to get along with co-workers.
• Good verbal/written communication skills, basic math skills, and ability to read documents in English, such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 50 lbs occasionally on a daily basis.
• Must be able to stand, reach above and below the shoulders, squat, bend, and kneel as necessary to perform the job.
• Must be able to tolerate work in a non-air conditioned environment.
• Must be able to successfully complete the training required and become certified to operate the powered industrial equipment, as well as maintain certification.
• Must be drug-free and participate in and pass the initial drug screen as well as all future random drug screens.
• Must be able to correctly wear any personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary to perform tasks requiring PPE.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay

$16 Per Hour

Schedule

1st Shift Hours (6:00 AM - 12:30 PM), Monday-Friday

Benefits

• Major holidays off
• Generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise
• 401k plan