Lift Operator - Cherry Picker/Stand Up Forklift - FT - 2nd shift

Scholastic•Baltimore, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 100,000 book-sale events that give more than 35 million students and their families access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading. We are currently in search of full time - 2nd shift Cherry Picker / Stand-up lift Operator to support our local branch team in Odenton, MD. These full-time positions offer medical, dental and vision benefits, Paid Time Off (vacation, personal and sick), paid holidays, a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise and more!

Requirements

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 1 year power equipment operation experience.
Requires satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency (i.e., ordering replenishment) effectively with minimal errors.
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.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

Operate battery-operated and/or gas-powered equipment, (other than motorized pallet jacks), for the purpose of transporting 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, Reach trucks, etc.
Must follow all power equipment rules and regulations, including any regulatory agency policies, to include OSHA.
Must use all personal protective safety equipment, including lanyards and harnesses to be worn at all times when operation order/stock pickers.
Must follow all facility safety rules and regulations at all times.
Demonstrate the ability to perform all scanner functions necessary for the position, including cycle-counts, replenishment, item inquiry, inventory put away, etc.
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 movement at all times.
Inspect and perform or assist in equipment maintenance as required; report any unsafe conditions to management.
Responsible for the careful handling of all merchandise, avoiding damage, bending or tearing.
Participate in Physical Inventory and Customer Appreciation Warehouse Sale events.
Consistently meet minimum required production, accuracy or quality standards for the work performed.
When necessary, assist in the processing of returned book fairs, by unpacking metal cases, boxes, and displays with book and non-book product, according to corporate process and procedure and meeting productivity and quality standards.
When necessary, assist in the picking and packing of customer reorders
Ensure that your work area is neat, clean, safe, and organized at all times.
Individually, and in partnership with other co-workers, perform seasonal inventory production-line resets.
When applicable, assist in the loading and unloading of trucks. The loading and unloading of trucks may or may not require the assistance of mechanical devices.
Ensure that 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 to according to company standards.
Maintain attendance and punctuality as required by assigned work schedule and within company standards.
Maintain a courteous and positive relationship with all co-workers and customers.
Drug and alcohol free policy compliance.
Any and all additional duties as assigned.