Powered Equipment Operator I, 1St Shift , FT (Columbia, SC)

Job Description:

Join us and help us create lifelong readers!

Position: Warehouse Equipment Operator

1st Shift, 6:00AM to 2:30PM

Hourly Rate $19.00

Scholastic Book Fairs are wondrous in-person experiences that empower kids to discover books for themselves. Taking place in schools and rooted in Scholastic's greater mission to use the power of books for the betterment of all kids, Fairs bring entire communities together.

At Scholastic Book Fairs, we bring "the best school day of the year" in 110,000 unique pop-up shops annually. Irresistibly defying expectations of how one must act in a library, Fairs raise over 200 million dollars in funds and resources for schools that host Fairs. And we're just getting started…

We're here to deliver an experience that inspires kids toward greatness. In everything we do, we are committed to ensuring every kid, parent, caregiver, teen/tween, book fair organizer, and Employee feels seen, respected, and welcome as part of the Scholastic Book Fairs family.

We are currently in search of a Full Time Power Equipment Operator to help us manage our shipping doc and inventory movements. This full time position offers medical, dental and vision benefits, Paid Time Off, a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise, and a 401k.

SUMMARY

Be a part of the team who builds and delivers Book joy as a Power Equipment Operator - Level I. Join a dedicated team in an

active environment where your daily activities of building a book fair include working safely, learning, demonstrating proficiency,

and meeting all productivity and quality requirements of your essential duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Expertise/Functional:

• Demonstrate proficiency and effectiveness in functions of PEO - Level I, including inventory movements, cycle counts, perform daily equipment inspections, and asset storage.

• Consistently meet minimum required production, accuracy, and quality standards for all work performed.

• Follow all safety policies, processes, and procedures.

• Ensure work area is neat, clean, safe, and organized per operational standards

• At any time may work on temporary projects associated with other position descriptions as part of individual and team development

Effectiveness:

Dependability & Reliability

• Is reliable and dependable in fulfilling obligations.

• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance in accordance with SBF policy.

• Responsible for proper handling of product at all times.

Planning & Organizing

• Plans and prioritizes work to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks.

• Recording details of all work tasks performed accurately and completely.

Working with Tools & Technology

• Demonstrates appropriate use of tools and technology to complete work functions according to standard process and procedures.

Interpersonal:

• Maintain a professional and positive relationship with all co-workers and customers.

• Maintain compliance with drug and alcohol-free policy.

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.

• Certified to operate battery/gas-powered equipment including but not limited to forklifts, stock pickers, wave trucks, counterbalanced lifts, reach trucks, pallet jack and scissor lifts.

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.

• 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.

• Basic experience and familiarity with the fundamental capabilities of computers and communications systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein 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 essential functions.

• Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 50 lbs. on a daily basis.

• Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 30 lbs. to a height of 78" on a daily basis.

• Must be able to push (move) 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., 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-airconditioned environment, as well as endure exposure to heat, cold, noise, and dust while working around moving equipment.

• 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 and finger to, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to

adjust focus.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Distrib & Matls Mgmt

Location Region/State:

South Carolina

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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