Role overview

Scholastic is hiring a Warehouse Power Equipment Operator for a part-time, seasonal position in Maumelle, AR. This role offers a flexible weekday schedule with no weekend work.

Responsibilities

Operate battery-operated and/or gas-powered equipment (other than motorized pallet jacks) to transport product to and from inventory storage locations within the facility.
Equipment includes, but is not limited to, Forklifts, Stock pickers, Wave Work-Assist vehicles, Sit-Down and Stand-Up Counterbalanced trucks, and Reach trucks.
Adhere to all power equipment rules and regulations, including OSHA policies.
Use all required personal protective safety equipment, including lanyards and harnesses, when operating order/stock pickers.
Follow all facility safety rules and regulations at all times.
Perform all necessary scanner functions, including cycle-counts, replenishment, item inquiry, and inventory put away.
Ensure all product is stacked neatly and safely when moved via power equipment and when stored in rack or staging locations.
Maintain accuracy of all inventory movements.
Inspect and perform or assist in equipment maintenance as required; report any unsafe conditions to management.
Handle all merchandise carefully to avoid damage, bending, or tearing.
Participate in Physical Inventory and Customer Appreciation Warehouse Sale events.
Consistently meet minimum required production, accuracy, or quality standards.
When necessary, assist in processing returned book fairs by unpacking metal cases, boxes, and displays with book and non-book product according to corporate process and procedure.
When necessary, assist in the picking and packing of customer reorders.
Ensure work area is neat, clean, safe, and organized at all times.
Individually and in partnership with co-workers, perform seasonal inventory production-line resets.
When applicable, assist in the loading and unloading of trucks, which may or may not require mechanical assistance.
Ensure 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.
Accurately and timely complete Labor Data Collection Cards according to company standards.
Maintain attendance and punctuality as required by the assigned work schedule and within company standards.
Maintain a courteous and positive relationship with all co-workers and customers.
Comply with the drug and alcohol-free policy.
Perform any and all additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.
Must be trained and licensed to operate power equipment.
For non-internal promotions, candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of power equipment operation experience.
Requires satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency (e.g., ordering replenishment) effectively with minimal errors.
Strong team player with the ability to get along with co-workers.
Good verbal/written communication skills.
Basic math skills.
Ability to read documents in English, such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 50 lbs occasionally on a daily basis.
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 successfully complete the training required and become certified to operate assigned powered industrial equipment and maintain certification.
Must be drug-free and participate in and pass the initial drug screen as well as all future random drug screens.
Must be able to correctly wear any personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary for tasks requiring PPE.
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 include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly Rate: $17.50 per hour.
Shift Premium: An additional $1.50 per hour for hours worked between 2:00 PM and 6:59 AM.

Warehouse Power Equip Operator (Maumelle, AR) Part-time, Flex Schedule (No Weekends) - $17.50 P/HR!

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