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Scholastic

Publishes, distributes children's books via schools

Warehouse Workers

Picking & PackingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeOdenton, MD, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED certificate is preferred.
  • Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency, including ordering replenishment, with minimal errors.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, basic math skills, and the 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 more than 300 pounds, with 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 specific instructions for multiple detailed assembly processes.
  • Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; stand and walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally sit and climb or balance; and perform tasks requiring close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
  • Must maintain attendance and punctuality in accordance with the assigned work schedule and company standards.
  • Must comply with the drug and alcohol-free policy.

Responsibilities

  • Pack metal cases, boxes, and displays with book and non-book products for book fairs according to company procedures and productivity and quality standards.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in packing components and sub-components for cases, boxes, and displays.
  • Meet minimum production, accuracy, and quality standards for assigned work.
  • Ensure outbound cases, boxes, and displays are clean, safe, and in good condition.
  • Unpack returned book-fair cases, boxes, and displays according to company procedures and productivity and quality standards.
  • Monitor inventory levels for applicable product lines to ensure book fairs can be packed properly.
  • Use basic scanner functions, including item inquiries and requests for replenishment of pick locations.
  • Pick and pack customer reorders.
  • Keep the work area neat, clean, safe, and organized.
  • Perform seasonal production-line inventory resets independently and with coworkers.
  • Learn and perform all Fair Finishing and Assembly functions, including Quality Assurance scanning.
  • Participate in physical inventory functions, including counting inventory, and assist with Customer Appreciation Warehouse Sale Events.
  • Handle merchandise carefully at all times.
  • 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 Scholastic Book Fairs power equipment training program.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A high school diploma or GED certificate.

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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