Warehouse Lead - 2nd Shift Full Time

SI Scholastic Inc.; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Discount on Scholastic merchandise

401k

Job summary

SI Scholastic Inc. in West Chester, OH is seeking a Warehouse Lead / Lift Operator to supervise a small team and manage shift operations. The role runs 3:30 pm to 12:00 am, Monday through Friday, with a $21.00 base rate plus a $1.50 shift premium for hours between 2:00 am and 6:00 am.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, and a 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise. The position emphasizes safety, training, and operational efficiency in a dynamic distribution environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Forklift experience is a plus (If certified – must be at least 18).
• Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency with minimal errors.
• Strong team player with good verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new-hire orientation and train associates in functions.
• Direct a small team in one or more warehouse areas under supervision.
• Train, coach, mentor, and motivate the warehouse team.
• Serve as branch trainer for new processes and procedures.
• Lead daily start-up meetings and coordinate Wave production planning.
• Drive continuous process improvement for warehouse functions.
• Perform basic supervisory tasks in the absence of the supervisor.
• Monitor supplies and equipment and coordinate reorders.

Skills

Scanner proficiency

Team player

Verbal & written communication

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Details

Position: Warehouse Lead / Lift Operator Location: West Chester, OH Schedule: 3:30 pm to 12:00 am, Monday to Friday Pay: $21.00 plus $1.50 Shift Premium pay per an hour for hours worked between 2:00 pm and 6:00 am!!

These full time positions offer medical, dental and vision benefits, Paid Time Off (vacation, personal and sick), a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise, 401k and summers and off.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with new-hire orientation and train associates on all Product Coordinator – Level I, II, and III functions.
• Under the supervision of a warehouse supervisor or branch manager, direct a small team of associates in one or more functional areas of the facility, i.e., Case Production, Table Production, UPS, Fair Finishing, 2nd shift, etc.
• Assist the warehouse supervisor to train, coach, mentor, and motivate the warehouse team.
• Serve as designated branch trainer, for all new processes, procedures, etc.
• Assist the warehouse supervisor in planning and presenting branch or departmental daily start-up meetings.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for Labor Data Collection and assist the warehouse supervisor to ensure associate Labor Data Cards are completed timely and accurately.
• Assist the warehouse supervisor in planning and coordination daily Wave production planning.
• Lead Special Projects as needed.
• Support the branch team by driving continuous process improvement for all warehouse functions.
• Perform basic supervisory tasks (excluding formal performance management) in the temporary absence of the warehouse supervisor.
• Monitor warehouse supplies and equipment and notify the warehouse supervisor or branch manager when supplies are low or reorders are necessary.
• 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 to according to company standards.
• May operate motorized pallet jacks upon successful completion of the SBF power equipment training program.
• Maintain a courteous and positive relationship with all co-worker and customers.
• Drug and alcohol-free policy compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.
• Previous Stand-Up lift expericence (Hi-Lo, Cherry Picker, etc)
• Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency (i.e., ordering replenishment) effectively with minimal errors.
• 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.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and direct other employees.
• Forklift experience is a plus (If certified – must be at least 18 years of age).

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 50 lbs. occasionally on a daily basis.
• Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 30 lbs. to a height of 70" occasionally on a daily basis.
• Must be able to push 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.
• 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.
• 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 to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Time Type: Full time

Job Type: Regular Seasonal Job Family Group: Distrib & Matls Mgmt Location Region/State: Ohio

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Learn more at: www.scholastic.com. We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.