Warehouse Lead (Strongsville, OH) - Mid Shift 1:30-10pm - FT with Great Benefits - $19.50 per/hr + $1.50 Shift Premium

Scholastic•Strongsville, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 100,000 book-sale events that give more than 35 million students and their families access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading. We are currently in search of an experienced 2nd Shift Warehouse Lead to assit our warehouse team in accomplishing their goal of creating Book Fairs of the highest quality for shipment to our local schools. This full-time position offers medical, dental and vision benefits, a time off program that includes vacation, personal days, and sick time, a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise, and a 401k with a company match.

Requirements

Ability to lead and direct other employees under the direction of Warehouse Supervisor or Branch Manager.
Previous Lead or Supervisor experience required.
Previous Forklift experience is required (If certified – must be at least 18 years of age).
Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency (i.e., ordering replenishment) effectively with minimal errors.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to get along with co-workers.
Good verbal/written communication skills, basic math skills, and ability to read documents in English, such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with and direct a small team of associates in one or more functional areas of the facility, i.e., Product Returns, Stock Replenishment, Truck Loading and Unloading.
Operate Forklift (Stand Up) and motorized pallet jacks equipment daily upon successful completion of the SBF power equipment training program.
Assist the warehouse supervisor in planning and presenting branch or departmental daily start-up meetings.
Lead Special Projects as needed.
Assist with new-hire orientation and train associates on all 2nd Shift Warehouse functions.
Support the branch team by driving continuous process improvement for all warehouse functions.
Ensure that all warehouse equipment and tools are properly utilized to increase productivity, efficiency, and safety; report any unsafe conditions, damaged equipment or injury (to self or co-worker) to your supervisor or manager immediately.
Utilize proper techniques for lifting, packing, and handling heavy objects, climbing ladders and pushing/pulling display cases.
Accurately and timely complete Labor Data Collection Cards according to company standards.
Operate motorized pallet jacks and Forklift (Stand Up) equipment daily upon successful completion of the SBF power equipment training program.
Maintain a courteous and positive relationship with all co-workers and customers.
Drug and alcohol-free policy compliance.
Other duties as assigned.