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

Scholastic•Albuquerque, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Scholastic Book Fairs is seeking a full-time Power Equipment Operator – Level I to help build book fairs for schools. The role supports Scholastic’s mission to encourage reading and promote lifelong learning by safely building book fairs in an active facility environment. The operator is expected to learn and demonstrate proficiency, meet productivity and quality requirements, and work comfortably at significant heights, with the Order Picker as the primary equipment. This is a safety-sensitive role; 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. Pay is $18.00 per hour, plus a $1.50-per-hour shift differential for hours worked after 2:00 PM. The position is listed as regular seasonal. Scholastic offers medical, dental, and vision benefits; a 401(k) with company match; an Employee Stock Purchase Plan; a 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise; vacation, personal days, and sick time; paid holidays; and an additional paid week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Requirements

Certification 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.
Strong teamwork skills and the ability to get along with coworkers.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Basic math skills.
Ability to read English-language documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Basic experience and familiarity with computers and communications systems.
Ability to work comfortably at significant heights.
Ability to pass a drug test before authorization to operate equipment at a Scholastic facility.
Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds daily and lift boxes weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 78 inches daily.
Ability to push wheeled cases that may weigh more than 300 pounds, requiring an initial force up to 50 pounds and sustained force up to 30 pounds, daily.
Ability to stand, reach above and below the shoulders, squat, bend, and kneel as needed.
Ability to tolerate a non-air-conditioned environment and exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and moving equipment.
Regular use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, and reaching with hands and arms; frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; occasional sitting, climbing, and balancing.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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.
Meet minimum production, accuracy, and quality standards for all work performed.
Follow safety policies, processes, and procedures.
Keep the work area neat, clean, safe, and organized according to operational standards.
Work on temporary projects associated with other position descriptions as needed for individual and team development.
Fulfill work obligations reliably and maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Handle products properly at all times.
Plan and prioritize work to manage time and complete assigned tasks.
Accurately and completely record details of work performed.
Use tools and technology appropriately according to standard processes and procedures.
Maintain professional, positive relationships with coworkers and customers.
Comply with the drug- and alcohol-free policy.
Follow detailed instructions for multiple assembly processes.