Scholastic

Publishes, distributes children's books via schools

Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

Picking & PackingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeCartersville, GA, USA$17 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency, such as ordering replenishment, effectively with minimal errors.
Good verbal and written communication skills, basic math skills, and ability to read English documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally on a daily basis and lift boxes weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 70 inches occasionally on a daily basis.
Ability to push wheeled cases that may weigh over 300 pounds, with an initial force of up to 50 pounds and a sustained force of up to 30 pounds.
Ability to stand, reach above and below the shoulders, squat, bend, and kneel as necessary; tolerate work in a non-air-conditioned environment; and accurately follow specific instructions for multiple detailed assembly processes.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; stand and walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally sit and climb or balance; and use close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and adjust focus.
Must comply with the drug- and alcohol-free policy.

Responsibilities

Assist in producing book fairs by packing metal cases, boxes, and displays with book and non-book products according to corporate procedures and productivity and quality standards.
Demonstrate proficiency packing all components and sub-components for cases, boxes, and displays.
Consistently meet minimum production, accuracy, and quality standards for assigned work.
Ensure outbound cases, boxes, and displays are clean, safe, and in good condition.
Assist in processing returned book fairs by unpacking cases, boxes, and displays with book and non-book products according to corporate procedures and productivity and quality standards.
Monitor inventory levels on applicable component product lines to ensure book fairs can be properly packed.
Learn and demonstrate basic scanner proficiency, including item inquiries and requesting replenishment of pick locations.
Assist with picking and packing customer reorders.
Keep the work area neat, clean, safe, and organized.
Perform seasonal production-line inventory resets individually and with coworkers.
Learn and demonstrate proficiency in Fair Finishing and Assembly functions, including Quality Assurance scanning functions.
Assist with physical inventory, including counting inventory, and participate in Customer Appreciation Warehouse Sale Events.
Handle all merchandise carefully.
Use warehouse equipment and tools properly to support productivity, efficiency, and safety; promptly report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or injuries to a supervisor or manager.
Use proper techniques for lifting, packing, and handling heavy objects, climbing ladders, and pushing or pulling display cases.
Complete Labor Data Collection Cards accurately and on time according to company standards.
Operate motorized pallet jacks after successfully completing the SBF power equipment training program.
Maintain attendance and punctuality according to the assigned work schedule and company standards.
Maintain courteous and positive relationships with coworkers and customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

High school diploma or GED certificate.

Job Description:

Join us and help us create lifelong readers!
Position: Warehouse Associate

1st Shift Hours Available Monday through Friday

6:00AM to 10:00AM

10:30AM to 2:30PM

Hourly Rate $17.00

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in the production of book fairs, by packing metal cases, boxes, and displays with book and non-book product, according to corporate process and procedure and meeting productivity and quality standards.
Demonstrate proficiency in packing all components and sub-components for all cases, boxes, and displays.
Consistently meet minimum required production, accuracy or quality standards for the work performed.
Ensure condition of all outbound cases, boxes, and displays are clean, safe, and in good condition.
Assist in the processing of returned book fairs, by unpacking metal cases, boxes, and displays with book and non-book product, according to corporate process and procedure and meeting productivity and quality standards.
Monitor inventory levels on applicable component product lines to ensure book fairs can be properly packed.
Learn and demonstrate basic scanner proficiency, i.e. item inquiries and requesting replenishment of Pick locations.
Assist in the picking and packing of customer reorders
Ensure that your work area is neat, clean, safe, and organized at all times.
Individually, and in partnership with other co-workers, perform seasonal inventory production-line resets.
Learn and demonstrate proficiency in all Fair Finishing and Assembly functions, including the Quality Assurance scanning functions.
Participate and assist in Physical Inventory functions, including the counting of inventory. Participate and assist in conducting Customer Appreciation Warehouse Sale Events.
Responsible for the careful handling of all merchandise at all times.
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 attendance and punctuality as required by assigned work schedule and within company standards.
Maintain a courteous and positive relationship with all co-workers and customers.
Drug and alcohol-free policy compliance.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.
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.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Time Type:

Part time

Job Type:

Regular Seasonal

Job Family Group:

Distrib & Matls Mgmt

Location Region/State:

Georgia

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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About the Company

Scholastic

Publishes, distributes children's books via schools

Scholastic creates and distributes children’s books and learning content through direct-to-school channels that connect publishers with students. Its products include classroom books, magazines, and reading programs sold via book clubs and in-school book fairs, with purchases tied to teachers and schools. It differentiates itself through an established school-based distribution network that links content, classrooms, and commerce, built up through acquisitions like Grolier and popular series such as The Hunger Games and Captain Underpants. Its goal is to grow a kid-focused media ecosystem by delivering affordable reading material directly into schools and classrooms while expanding its brands worldwide.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1977

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