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

Scholastic•Sumner, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Scholastic is hiring seasonal, part-time Warehouse Associates for its Sumner, Washington team to help pack book fairs. The position works Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, consisting of $18.50 base pay plus a $1.50 second-shift differential for hours worked after 2:00 PM. Warehouse Associates pack and unpack book and non-book products in metal cases, boxes, and displays; meet production, accuracy, and quality standards; monitor inventory; and support picking, packing, assembly, quality assurance, inventory, and warehouse-sale activities. Associates are expected to handle merchandise carefully, keep their work areas clean and safe, follow instructions and company procedures, and use warehouse tools and equipment appropriately. Motorized pallet jacks may be operated after successful completion of the power equipment training program. The role involves frequent standing and walking, as well as lifting, pushing, reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling, and other physical tasks. Work may take place in a non-air-conditioned environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate preferred.
Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency, such as ordering replenishment, with minimal errors.
Strong teamwork skills and ability to get along with co-workers.
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 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 and fingers to handle or feel items, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear; frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally sit and climb or balance.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Maintain attendance and punctuality as required by the assigned schedule and company standards.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED certificate.

Responsibilities

Pack metal cases, boxes, and displays with book and non-book products according to company procedures and productivity and quality standards.
Demonstrate proficiency in packing components and sub-components for cases, boxes, and displays.
Meet required 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 standards.
Monitor inventory on applicable product lines to ensure book fairs can be packed.
Use product scanners for item inquiries and replenishment requests.
Assist with picking and packing customer reorders.
Keep the work area neat, clean, safe, and organized.
Participate individually and with co-workers in seasonal production-line resets.
Learn and perform Fair Finishing and Assembly functions, including Quality Assurance scanning.
Participate in physical inventory, including counting inventory.
Assist with Customer Appreciation Warehouse Sale Events.
Handle all merchandise carefully.
Use warehouse equipment and tools properly to support productivity, efficiency, and safety; promptly 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 successfully completing the power equipment training program.
Maintain attendance and punctuality according to the assigned schedule and company standards.
Maintain courteous, positive relationships with co-workers and customers.
Comply with the drug- and alcohol-free policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.