Job Description:

Position: Warehouse

Schedule: Mid Shift -Full-Time Afternoon Hours -

Location: Strongsville, OH

Pay: $18.50

Hours: 10:30am-7pm Monday thru Friday

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 127,000 book-sale events that give more than 35 million students and their families access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading.

We are currently in search of a PC Lead to support our local branch in Strongsville, OH. This part time position offers medical, dental and vision benefits, Paid Time Off, a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise, and a 401k.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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, i.e., Case Production, Table Production, UPS, Fair Finishing, 2nd shift, etc.

• Assist the warehouse supervisor to train, coach, mentor, and motivate the warehouse team.

• Serve as designated branch trainer, for all new processes, procedures, etc.

• 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.

• Assist the warehouse supervisor in planning and coordination 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 to 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.

• Drug and alcohol-free policy compliance.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.

• Must be Forklift Certified with 1 year experience operating forklift equipment. (If certified – must be at least 18 years of age)

• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular Seasonal

Job Family Group:

Distrib & Matls Mgmt

Location Region/State:

Ohio

EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com

We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.