Full-Time Warehouse Equipment Operator - Mon thru Fri, 11AM to 7:30 PM - $18.00/Hour (Albuquerque, NM)

Scholastic Book Fairs•Albuquerque, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Scholastic Book Fairs is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator to help build book fairs for schools. The role supports Scholastic’s mission to encourage reading and promote lifelong learning by safely operating equipment and completing work to required productivity, accuracy, and quality standards. The primary equipment is an order picker, and the position involves working at significant heights in an active warehouse environment. This is a safety-sensitive position; operators must pass a drug test before being authorized to operate equipment in a Scholastic facility. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour, with an additional $1.50 per hour for hours worked after 2:00 PM. The role is listed as regular seasonal work.

Requirements

Be certified to operate battery- or gas-powered equipment, including equipment such as forklifts, stock pickers, wave trucks, counterbalanced lifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and scissor lifts.
Pass a drug test before being authorized to operate equipment in a Scholastic facility.
Be able to work safely at significant heights using equipment such as an order picker.
Be a strong team player and able to get along with coworkers.
Have good verbal and written communication skills, basic math skills, and the ability to read English documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Have basic experience and familiarity with computers and communications systems.
Be able to lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds daily and lift boxes weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 78 inches daily.
Be able to push wheeled cases that may weigh more than 300 pounds, requiring an initial force of up to 50 pounds and a sustained force of up to 30 pounds.
Be able to stand, reach above and below the shoulders, squat, bend, and kneel as needed.
Be able to work in a non-air-conditioned environment and tolerate heat, cold, noise, and dust around moving equipment.
Be able to follow specific instructions for multiple detailed assembly processes.
Meet the role’s vision requirements, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform inventory movements and cycle counts.
Conduct daily equipment inspections and store assets properly.
Meet minimum production, accuracy, and quality standards.
Follow safety policies, processes, and procedures.
Keep the work area neat, clean, safe, and organized according to operational standards.
Handle products properly.
Plan and prioritize work to manage time and complete assigned tasks.
Record work tasks accurately and completely.
Use tools and technology according to standard processes and procedures.
Maintain professional and positive relationships with coworkers and customers.
Maintain compliance with the drug- and alcohol-free policy.
Work on temporary projects associated with other position descriptions when assigned as part of individual and team development.