Warehouse Forklift Operator (Strongsville, OH) - Part Time - 2nd Shift - 3:30pm-7:30pm - $17.50 + $1.50 shift premium p/hr

About the role

Scholastic Book Fairs partners with schools nationwide to run over 127,000 book‑sale events each year, giving more than 35 million students and families access to affordable educational products. We are seeking a Part‑Time Seasonal Power Equipment Operator/Cherry‑Picker to support our Strongsville, OH warehouse team.

Responsibilities

• Operate battery‑operated and/or gas‑powered equipment (forklifts, stock pickers, wave work‑assist vehicles, sit‑down and stand‑up counterbalanced trucks, reach trucks, etc.) to move product to and from inventory storage.
• Follow all power equipment rules and regulations, including OSHA and facility safety policies.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (lanyards, harnesses) at all times when operating order/stock pickers.
• Perform scanner functions such as cycle‑counts, replenishment, item inquiry, inventory put‑away.
• Stack product neatly and safely when moved via power equipment and when stored in rack or staging locations.
• Maintain accuracy of all inventory movement.
• Inspect and assist with equipment maintenance; report unsafe conditions.
• 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 with processing returned book fairs (unpacking metal cases, boxes, displays).
• Assist with picking and packing of customer reorders.
• Keep work area neat, clean, safe and organized.
• Perform seasonal inventory production‑line resets; assist with loading/unloading trucks as needed.
• Utilize proper lifting, packing and handling techniques for heavy objects.
• Complete Labor Data Collection Cards accurately and timely.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality per schedule.
• Maintain courteous, positive relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Comply with drug and alcohol free policy.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.
• Trained and licensed to operate power equipment; minimum 1 year power equipment operation experience for non‑internal promotions.
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
• Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency with minimal errors.
• Strong team player; good verbal/written communication skills.
• Basic math skills and ability to read English documents (safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift boxes up to 50 lbs occasionally; stand, reach, squat, bend, kneel as needed.
• Tolerate work in a non‑air‑conditioned environment.
• Successfully complete training and become certified to operate assigned powered industrial equipment; maintain certification.
• Pass initial drug screen and future random drug screens.
• Correctly wear any required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; occasionally sit, climb or balance.
• Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise.
• 401(k) plan.

Pay

$17.50 per hour plus a $1.50 shift premium for hours worked after 2 p.m.

Schedule

Part‑time, 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. with availability to work up to 6 hours to support business needs.