Warehouse Forklift Operator (Brooklyn Park, MN) Part-Time, 1st Shift: $20/hour

Location: Brooklyn Park, MN

Schedule

• 1st Shift starting at 7:00 AM (flex schedule) – Weekdays

Pay

$20 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

About the Role

Scholastic Book Fairs hosts more than 127,000 book-sale events annually, providing over 35 million students and families access to educational products. We are seeking Warehouse Powered Equipment Operators to support our local branch team. This part-time, seasonal position requires proficiency in operating powered equipment while meeting productivity and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate battery-operated and/or gas-powered equipment (e.g., forklifts, stock pickers, reach trucks, sit-down/stand-up counterbalanced trucks) to transport products within the facility.
• Follow all power equipment rules and regulations, including OSHA policies, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as lanyards and harnesses.
• Perform scanner functions, including cycle counts, replenishment, item inquiries, and inventory put-away.
• Ensure safe and neat stacking of products in rack or staging locations while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Inspect and assist in equipment maintenance; report unsafe conditions to management.
• Handle merchandise carefully to avoid damage, bending, or tearing.
• Participate in Physical Inventory and Customer Appreciation Warehouse Sale events.
• Meet minimum production, accuracy, or quality standards.
• Assist in processing returned book fairs by unpacking metal cases, boxes, and displays according to corporate procedures.
• Pick and pack customer reorders as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Perform seasonal inventory production-line resets individually or with coworkers.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks, with or without mechanical devices.
• Utilize warehouse equipment and tools properly to enhance productivity, efficiency, and safety; report unsafe conditions or injuries immediately.
• Use proper techniques for lifting, packing, and handling heavy objects.
• Complete Labor Data Collection Cards accurately and on time.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality according to the assigned schedule and company standards.
• Maintain courteous and positive relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Comply with the company’s drug and alcohol-free policy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Trained and licensed to operate power equipment; minimum 1 year of experience for external candidates.
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
• Basic proficiency with product scanners (e.g., ordering replenishment) with minimal errors.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate with coworkers.
• Good verbal/written communication skills, basic math skills, and ability to read documents in English (e.g., safety rules, operating instructions).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Demands

• Lift boxes weighing up to 50 lbs occasionally on a daily basis.
• Stand, reach above/below shoulders, squat, bend, and kneel as necessary.
• Work in a non-air-conditioned environment.
• Complete and maintain certification for powered industrial equipment.
• Pass initial and random drug screens; remain drug-free.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) for assigned tasks.