Flex Shift - Part Time Seasonal Warehouse Equipment Operator - $19.50 per hour

SI Scholastic Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

50% discount

401(k) plan

Job summary

Scholastic Book Fairs is seeking a Part Time Seasonal Warehouse Equipment Operator to support our peak periods. The role runs from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, with a $18.00 per hour base rate plus a $1.50 shift differential after 2:00 PM, in Albuquerque, NM.

You will operate order pickers and related equipment, ensure safety, and help build book fairs for schools. The ideal candidate has forklift certification, good math and reading skills in English, and the ability to work well in a team.

Qualifications

• Familiar with operating battery/gas-powered equipment including forklifts.
• Able to read safety rules and manuals in English.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate power equipment (e.g., order picker) safely and efficiently.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report issues.
• Maintain neat, clean, and organized work areas per safety standards.
• Assist with inventory movements and cycle counts as needed.

Skills

Forklift certification

Team player

Communication

Basic math

English literacy

Computer basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description: Join us and help us create lifelong readers! Position: Warehouse Equipment Operator - Part Time Seasonal Flex Shift Hours 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM $18.00 per hour (+$1.50 Shift Differential for hours worked after 2:00 PM)

Scholastic Book Fairs are wondrous in-person experiences that empower kids to discover books for themselves. Taking place in schools and rooted in Scholastic’s greater mission to use the power of books for the betterment of all kids, Fairs bring entire communities together. At Scholastic Book Fairs, we bring "the best school day of the year" in 110,000 unique pop-up shops annually. Irreversibly defying expectations of how one must act in a library, Fairs raise over 200 million dollars in funds and resources for schools that host Fairs. And we’re just getting started... We’re here to deliver an experience that inspires kids toward greatness. In everything we do, we are committed to ensuring every kid, parent, caregiver, teen/tween, book fair organizer, and Employee feels seen, respected, and welcome as part of the Scholastic Book Fairs family. We are currently in search of Part Time Seasonal Equipment Operators to help our facilities build book fairs for schools. These part time seasonal positions offer a variety of hours to work during the peaks of the school year (Monday-Friday) and are typically off during summer and winter school leave periods. We offer major holidays, generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise, and a 401k plan. Join our Company’s mission to encourage reading and promote lifelong learning and demonstrate our values of caring and respect for all people! The ideal candidate will be comfortable working at significant heights as the primary piece of equipment is the Order Picker. This is a safety sensitive position and Power Equipment Operators must pass a drug test before they are authorized to operate equipment in a Scholastic facility.

SUMMARY

Be a part of the team who builds and delivers Bookjoy as a Power Equipment Operator - Level I. Join a dedicated team in an active environment where your daily activities of building a book fair include working safely, learning, demonstrating proficiency, and meeting all productivity and quality requirements of your essential duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Expertise/Functional: Demonstrate proficiency and effectiveness in functions of PEO - Level I, including inventory movements, cycle counts, perform daily equipment inspections, and asset storage. Consistently meet minimum required production, accuracy, and quality standards for all work performed. Follow all safety policies, processes, and procedures. Ensure work area is neat, clean, safe, and organized per operational standards. At any time may work on temporary projects associated with other position descriptions as part of individual and team development. Effectiveness: Dependability & Reliability. Is reliable and dependable in fulfilling obligations. Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance in accordance with SBF policy. Responsible for proper handling of product at all times. Planning & Organizing. Plans and prioritizes work to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks. Recording details of all work tasks performed accurately and completely. Working with Tools & Technology. Demonstrates appropriate use of tools and technology to complete work functions according to standard process and procedures. Interpersonal: Maintain a professional and positive relationship with all co-workers and customers. Maintain compliance with drug and alcohol‑free policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. Certified to operate battery/gas-powered equipment including but not limited to forklifts, stock pickers, wave trucks, counterbalanced lifts, reach trucks, pallet jack and scissor lifts. High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred. Strong team player and 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. Basic experience and familiarity with the fundamental capabilities of computers and communications systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 50 lbs. on a daily basis. Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 30 lbs. to a height of 78\" on a daily basis. Must be able to push (move) wheeled cases, which may weigh in excess of 300 lbs., with an initial force of up to 50 lbs and a sustained force of up to 30 lbs., on a daily basis. Must be able to stand, reach above and below the shoulders, squat, bend, and kneel as necessary to perform the job. Must be able to tolerate work in a non-air-conditioned environment, as well as endure exposure to heat, cold, noise, and dust while working around moving equipment. Must be able to accurately follow specific instructions for multiple detailed assembly processes. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and finger to, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

TIME & LOCATION

Time Type: Part time Job Type: Regular Seasonal Job Family Group: Distrib & Matls Mgmt Location Region/State: New Mexico

EEO STATEMENT

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex