Afternoon Shift Part Time Seasonal Warehouse Associate – Columbia, SC - $17.00

Scholastic•Columbia, SC

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About The Position

The Warehouse Associate supports the production and processing of book fairs by packing and unpacking metal cases, boxes, and displays containing book and non-book products. The role also helps maintain inventory, process customer reorders, conduct quality checks, and support seasonal warehouse operations. This is a part-time seasonal role based in Columbia, South Carolina, with weekday afternoon hours from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The hourly rate is $17.00, plus a $1.50 shift differential beginning after 2:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED 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.
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, with 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 follow specific instructions for multiple detailed assembly processes accurately.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED certificate.

Responsibilities

Pack cases, boxes, and displays with book and non-book products according to company procedures and productivity and quality standards.
Demonstrate proficiency in 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 applicable component-product inventory levels to ensure book fairs can be packed properly.
Use scanners for item inquiries and replenishment requests for pick locations.
Assist with picking and packing customer reorders.
Keep the work area neat, clean, safe, and organized.
Participate individually and with coworkers in seasonal production-line resets.
Learn and perform Fair Finishing and Assembly functions, including Quality Assurance scanning.
Assist with physical inventory, including counting inventory, and with Customer Appreciation Warehouse Sale Events.
Handle 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, 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 only after successfully completing the SBF power equipment training program.
Maintain attendance and punctuality according to 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.