Full-time Power Equipment operator / BF739

Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing and media company, has a corporate mission of instilling the love of reading and learning for lifelong pleasure in all children. Recognizing that literacy is the cornerstone of a child's intellectual, personal and cultural growth, for more than 80 years, Scholastic has created quality products and services that educate, entertain and motivate children. For more information, please visit our website at www.scholastic.com

Position Description:

Scholastic Book Fairs works with schools across the country to host more than 120,000 annual reading events, connecting more than 55 million children with great books each year. Book Fairs foster enthusiasm for reading, while helping to build school and classroom libraries by providing students, teachers and parents access to thousands of books and educational products at affordable prices.

We are looking for a Warehouse Generalist to:
Advise the Warehouse Supervisor or immediate supervisor of inventory levels on a basis to avoid out-of-stock inventory.
Unpack and sort returned books and merchandise. Return all merchandise to the proper location in a timely manner. All merchandise will be handled in a manner so as to avoid damaging, bending, or tearing.
Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.
Assist all other Associates in completing tasks requested by the Warehouse Manager or immediate supervisor.
Prepare shipments to fill branch orders.
Distribute book reorders to branch picking aisles.
Assist drivers loading and unloading trucks.
Back-up shipping/receiving clerk.
Regular attendance in accordance with schedule.
Our generous full time benefits include career opportunities, competitive salaries and comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription) as well as 401(k) and pension plans and a 50% employee discount!


Qualifications:

Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Must have a valid drivers license and a reliable means of transportation to/from work.
Perform basic math skills.
Must be able to read, write legibly.
Must be able to lift 40-50 lbs., without assistance, repetitively.
Must be able to push and pull weights up to 300 lbs.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time and walk unassisted.
Operate pallet jack.
Must have forklift experience and clear drug screen.
EOE/AA/H/V/DFWP