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Scholastic

Publishes, distributes children's books via schools

Warehouse Associate

Picking & PackingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeAuburn, WA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency, including 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, using an initial force of up to 50 pounds and 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 detailed instructions for multiple assembly processes.
  • Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently; sit and climb or balance occasionally; and meet the stated vision requirements, including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
  • High school diploma or GED certificate preferred.
  • Ability to work the assigned Monday through Friday, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM schedule and maintain attendance and punctuality within company standards.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in producing book fairs by packing cases, boxes, and displays with book and non-book products according to company procedures and productivity and quality standards.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in packing all components and sub-components for cases, boxes, and displays.
  • Meet the 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 company procedures and productivity and quality standards.
  • Monitor inventory levels for applicable component product lines so book fairs can be packed properly.
  • Learn and demonstrate basic scanner functions, 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 inventory production-line resets individually and with coworkers.
  • Learn and perform Fair Finishing and Assembly functions, including Quality Assurance scanning functions.
  • Participate in and assist with physical inventory functions, including counting inventory.
  • Participate in and assist with Customer Appreciation Warehouse Sale Events.
  • Handle merchandise carefully at all times.
  • Use warehouse equipment and tools properly to increase 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 power equipment training program.
  • Maintain a courteous and positive relationship with coworkers and customers.
  • Comply with the drug- and alcohol-free policy.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong team orientation and ability to work well with coworkers.

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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