Lead Warehouse Associate (La Vista, NE) - 2nd Shift, Full-time + Great Benefits - $19 + $1.50 (2nd shift Pay)!

Scholastic•La Vista, NE

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Scholastic Book Fairs is seeking a Lead Warehouse Associate for its La Vista, Nebraska facility. This full-time seasonal role supports warehouse operations and directs a small team in one or more functional areas under the supervision of a warehouse supervisor or branch manager. The associate helps train and guide team members, coordinate daily production, support process improvements, and maintain safe, productive warehouse operations. The stated hourly rate is $19.00 plus a $1.50 second-shift differential. The position is described as weekdays and includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), a 50% employee discount, paid time off, and other benefits. The role may involve functions such as Case Production, Table Production, UPS, Fair Finishing, and second shift. It includes warehouse equipment use, loading and unloading trucks, inventory-related work, and physical handling of boxes and display cases. The employee must comply with the company's drug- and alcohol-free policy and maintain courteous, positive relationships with coworkers and customers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate preferred.
Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency, such as ordering replenishment, effectively and with minimal errors.
Strong teamwork skills and ability to get along with coworkers.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Basic math skills and ability to read English documents, including safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to lead and direct other employees.
Must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally on a daily basis.
Must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 70 inches occasionally on a daily basis.
Must be able 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.
Must be able to stand, reach above and below the shoulders, squat, bend, and kneel as needed.
Must be able to tolerate working in a non-air-conditioned environment.
Must be able to accurately follow specific instructions for multiple detailed assembly processes.
Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear regularly.
Must be able to stand and walk frequently and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently; sitting and climbing or balancing are occasional demands.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Power equipment experience with a stand-up reach truck and stock picker.
Previous experience leading a team of associates.
Truck loading and unloading experience.
RF scanner use and inventory management knowledge.
Forklift experience; if certified, the candidate must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

Assist with new-hire orientation and train associates on Product Coordinator Level I, II, and III functions.
Direct a small team of associates in one or more facility functional areas under the supervision of a warehouse supervisor or branch manager.
Assist the warehouse supervisor with training, coaching, mentoring, and motivating the warehouse team.
Serve as the designated branch trainer for new processes and procedures.
Assist with planning and presenting daily branch or departmental start-up meetings.
Serve as a subject-matter expert for Labor Data Collection and help ensure associate Labor Data Cards are completed accurately and on time.
Assist with planning and coordinating daily Wave production planning.
Lead special projects as needed.
Support continuous process improvement across warehouse functions.
Perform basic supervisory tasks, excluding formal performance management, during the temporary absence of the warehouse supervisor.
Monitor warehouse supplies and equipment and notify the warehouse supervisor or branch manager when supplies are low or reorders are needed.
Ensure warehouse equipment and tools are properly used to support productivity, efficiency, and safety; immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or injuries.
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 if eligible after successfully completing the SBF power equipment training program.
Maintain courteous and positive relationships with coworkers and customers.
Comply with the drug- and alcohol-free policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.