Warehouse Supervisor 2nd Shift - Easton

Scholastic Inc.; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scholastic Inc. in Pennsylvania is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to recruit, hire, and mentor staff during orientation and the 90-day period, driving productivity and morale.

You will supervise warehouse personnel, ensure safety compliance with OSHA/DOT/EEOC, and support production planning and branch P&L management. The role includes packing, inventory tasks, and occasional forklift operation if certified.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with distribution or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong analytical and planning skills to achieve goals.
• Proficient computer skills; MS Office and email practical.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 300 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and hiring for warehouse staff and conduct orientation during the 90-day period.
• Supervise, develop, and train warehouse personnel to maximize productivity and morale.
• Evaluate and document performance; conduct appraisals and set goals with Branch/Production Manager.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and EEOC regulations.
• Investigate incidents and participate in safety meetings to minimize accidents.
• Schedule staff and maintain attendance; assist in labor hours tracking.
• Assist with production planning system use and management of Branch P&L.
• May close out fairs and label book fair displays; prepare daily packing schedules.
• Oversee packing, replenishment from bulk to shelves, and truck unloading.
• Ensure product packing and display align with schematics to meet customer needs.
• Assist with physical inventory counts, open houses and warehouse sales.
• Ensure proper use of warehouse equipment; report unsafe conditions or injuries.
• Practice safe lifting, packing, and handling; follow correct procedures.
• Record labor data accurately on Labor Data Collection Cards.
• May operate forklifts during peak periods (if certified – 18+).
• Perform other duties as requested by Branch/Production Manager.

Skills

MS Office

Scanner systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Degree

Job description

Job Description:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Assist in the recruiting and hiring process for warehouse staff. Conduct orientation for newly hired associates, including mentoring, through 90-day orientation period.
• 2. Supervise, develop, and train all warehouse personnel and maintain peak level of associate morale and motivation within organization for maximum level of productivity and associate retention.
• 3. In conjunction with the Branch Manager, or Production Manager, evaluate & document warehouse associates’ job performances; conduct all warehouse performance appraisals; recommend salary changes; and set performance goals.
• 4. Adhere to local, State, and Federal regulations inclusive but not limited to OSHA, DOT, and EEOC.
• 5. Investigate job-related incidents (Workers’ Compensation) and file reports in conjunction with Branch Manager. Participate or direct monthly safety meetings to minimize accidents, incorporating a wellness attitude among all staff members.
• 6. Schedule staff and maintain attendance records. Assist in Labor Hours Tracking - Actual vs. Budget.
• 7. Assist Branch Manager, or Production Manager, in the use and execution of production planning system and management of Branch P&L’s.
• 8. May be responsible for closing out fairs, ensuring all cases, displays, and boxes are staged with the book fair properly labeled.
• 9. May prepare daily packing schedules.
• 10. May oversee Fair packing production or replenishment of stock from bulk to shelves as well as the unloading of trucks and cases.
• 11. May oversee packing and display of product in accordance with schematics, to ensure customer requests and needs are satisfied; including, but not limited to, matching loading procedures to warehouse/driver sheets.
• 12. May assist with physical inventory counts, open houses and warehouse sales.
• 13. Ensure that warehouse equipment/tools are properly utilized to increase productivity, efficiency, safety, and report any unsafe conditions/equipment or injury to Manager.
• 14. Use and monitor proper techniques for lifting, packing, handling heavy objects, climbing ladders, and pushing/pulling cases.
• 15. Fill Accurate Data on Labor Data Collection Cards.
• 16. May operate forklifts during peak business periods (If certified – must be at least 18 years of age).
• 17. Perform other duties as requested by Branch Manager and/or Production Manager.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Certificate required, College Degree preferred.

• 2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• 3. Prior experience with a distribution or manufacturing organization preferred.
• 4. Ability to analyze, develop, initiate, and implement plans and strategies to achieve goals.
• 5. Strong computer skills; ability to navigate through the internet, MS Office, and email preferred.
• 6. Ability to utilize scanner systems effectively with minimal errors.
• 7. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and direct associates.
• 8. Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines.
• 9. Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs., push/pull up to 300 lbs., climbs ladders without assistance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Distrib & Matls Mgmt

Location Region/State:

Pennsylvania

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 55,000.00 - 75,000.00

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. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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EEO Scholastic Policy Statement

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