Role overview

About the role

Scholastic Book Fairs partners with schools across the country to host over 100,000 book-sale events annually, providing access to affordable and educational products for over 35 million students and their families, fostering a lifelong love of reading. We are seeking a full-time, 2nd shift Warehouse Lead with stand-up lift operating experience to support our local branch team in West Chester, OH.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new-hire orientation and train associates on all Product Coordinator – Level I, II, and III functions.
• Under the supervision of a warehouse supervisor or branch manager, direct a small team of associates in one or more functional areas of the facility (e.g., Case Production, Table Production, UPS, Fair Finishing, 2nd shift).
• Assist the warehouse supervisor to train, coach, mentor, and motivate the warehouse team.
• Serve as designated branch trainer for all new processes and procedures.
• Assist the warehouse supervisor in planning and presenting branch or departmental daily start-up meetings.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for Labor Data Collection and assist the warehouse supervisor to ensure associate Labor Data Cards are completed timely and accurately.
• Aid the warehouse supervisor in planning and coordination of daily Wave production planning.
• Lead Special Projects as needed.
• Support the branch team by driving continuous process improvement for all warehouse functions.
• Perform basic supervisory tasks (excluding formal performance management) in the temporary absence of the warehouse supervisor.
• Monitor warehouse supplies and equipment and notify the warehouse supervisor or branch manager when supplies are low or reorders are necessary.
• Ensure that all warehouse equipment and tools are properly utilized to increase productivity, efficiency, and safety; report any unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or injury (to self or co-worker) to your supervisor or manager immediately.
• Utilize proper techniques for lifting, packing, and handling heavy objects, climbing ladders, and pushing/pulling display cases.
• Accurately and timely complete Labor Data Collection Cards according to company standards.
• May operate motorized pallet jacks upon successful completion of the SBF power equipment training program.
• Maintain a courteous and positive relationship with all co-workers and customers.
• Comply with the drug and alcohol-free policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.
• Previous Stand-Up lift experience (Hi-Lo, Cherry Picker, etc.).
• Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency (i.e., ordering replenishment) effectively with minimal errors.
• Strong team player and 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.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and direct other employees.
• Forklift experience is a plus (If certified – 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 lift boxes that weigh up to 30 lbs. to a height of 70” occasionally on a daily basis.
• Must be able to push 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.
• 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 accurately follow specific instructions for multiple detailed assembly processes.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $21.00 per hour plus a $1.50 shift premium for hours worked between 2:00 pm and 6:00 am.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, and sick).
• Generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise.
• 401k.
• Summers off.