Part Time Power Equipment Operator - $19.00/Hour (Portland, OR)

Join our Portland team 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’re 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.
• 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 in accordance with company policy.
• Responsible for proper handling of product at all times.
• Plan and prioritize work to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks.
• Record details of all work tasks performed accurately and completely.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of tools and technology to complete work functions according to standard process and procedures.
• Maintain a professional and positive relationship with all co-workers and customers.
• Maintain compliance with drug and alcohol-free policy.

Requirements

• Certified to operate battery/gas-powered equipment including but not limited to forklifts, stock pickers, wave trucks, counterbalanced lifts, reach trucks, pallet jack, and scissor lifts.
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.
• 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.
• Basic experience and familiarity with the fundamental capabilities of computers and communications systems.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 50 lbs. on a daily basis.
• Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 30 lbs. to a height of 78” on a daily basis.
• Must be able to push (move) wheeled cases, which may weigh in excess of 300 lbs., with an initial force of up to 50 lbs and a sustained force of up to 30 lbs., 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-airconditioned environment, as well as endure exposure to heat, cold, noise, and dust while working around moving equipment.
• Must be able to accurately follow specific instructions for multiple detailed assembly processes.
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

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

Pay

$19.00/hour

Schedule

Part-time seasonal, typically Monday-Friday during the peaks of the school year. Off during summer and winter school leave periods.