Power Equipment Operator I, 1st Shift , Part-Time (Cartersville, GA)

Scholastic; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Power Equipment Operator to join their team in Cartersville, GA. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the joy of reading by managing shipping dock operations and inventory movements. As a key player in a dynamic environment, you will ensure safety, efficiency, and quality in all tasks. If you are a strong team player with a knack for operating equipment and a passion for fostering a love of reading, this role is perfect for you. Join a team that values your contributions and helps create magical book fair experiences for children.

Qualifications

• Certified to operate various powered equipment including forklifts.
• Good verbal/written communication skills and team player.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory movements and daily equipment inspections.
• Meet production, accuracy, and quality standards consistently.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Inventory Management

Equipment Inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Battery/Gas-Powered Equipment

Computers

Job description

Power Equipment Operator I, 1st Shift, Part-Time (Cartersville, GA)

Job Description:

Join us and help us create lifelong readers!

Position: Warehouse Equipment Operator

1st Shift: 6:00AM to 10:00AM or 10:30AM to 2:30PM M-F

Hourly Rate: $19.00

Scholastic Book Fairs are wondrous in-person experiences that empower kids to discover books for themselves. We are currently in search of a Power Equipment Operator to help us manage our shipping dock and inventory movements.

SUMMARY

Be a part of the team who builds and delivers Book joy 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

• 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.
• May work on temporary projects associated with other position descriptions as part of individual and team development.

Qualifications

• 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 with good verbal/written communication skills.
• Basic experience and familiarity with computers and communication systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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 wheeled cases weighing in excess of 300 lbs. with an initial force of up to 50 lbs.

Time Type: Part time

Job Type: Regular

Job Family Group: Distrib & Matls Mgmt

Location Region/State: Georgia

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, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran.