2nd Shift Part-Time Warehouse Associate - Mon thru Fri, 4PM to 9PM (Sumner, WA)

Scholastic Book Fairs•Auburn, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Scholastic is hiring part-time seasonal Warehouse Associates for its Sumner team to help pack book fairs. The role supports production, returns processing, inventory monitoring, customer reorders, fair finishing and assembly, physical inventory, and warehouse sale events. Associates are expected to meet productivity and quality standards, handle merchandise carefully, maintain a safe and organized work area, and follow company procedures and policies. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, consisting of $18.50 plus a $1.50 second-shift differential for hours worked past 2:00 PM. The role involves frequent handling and movement of merchandise and cases, as well as standing, walking, reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling, and occasional sitting and climbing or balancing. Work may take place in a non-air-conditioned environment. Motorized pallet jacks may be operated after successful completion of the power equipment training program.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
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.
Ability to read English-language documents, including safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally on a daily basis.
Ability to 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, using an initial force of up to 50 pounds and a sustained force of up to 30 pounds.
Ability to stand, reach above and below the shoulders, squat, bend, and kneel as needed.
Ability to tolerate work in a non-air-conditioned environment.
Ability to accurately follow specific instructions for multiple detailed assembly processes.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Pack metal cases, boxes, and displays with book and non-book products according to company procedures and productivity and quality standards.
Demonstrate proficiency packing all components and sub-components for cases, boxes, and displays.
Meet minimum production, accuracy, and quality standards.
Ensure outbound cases, boxes, and displays are clean, safe, and in good condition.
Unpack returned book fairs according to company procedures and productivity and quality standards.
Monitor inventory on applicable component product lines to support book fair packing.
Use scanners for basic tasks, including item inquiries and requesting replenishment of pick locations.
Assist with picking and packing customer reorders.
Keep the work area neat, clean, safe, and organized.
Perform seasonal inventory production-line resets individually and with coworkers.
Learn and perform Fair Finishing and Assembly functions, including Quality Assurance scanning.
Assist with physical inventory, including counting inventory.
Participate in Customer Appreciation Warehouse Sale Events.
Handle all merchandise carefully.
Use warehouse equipment and tools properly to support productivity, efficiency, and safety; immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or injuries to a supervisor or manager.
Use proper techniques for lifting, packing, 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 only after successful completion of the power equipment training program.
Maintain attendance and punctuality in accordance with the assigned schedule and company standards.
Maintain courteous and positive relationships with coworkers and customers.
Comply with the drug- and alcohol-free policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.