Warehouse Lead

Job Description

Position:
Warehouse Lead –

Location:

Clinton, MA – Pay Rate: $21.00 –

Hours:

9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Scholastic Book Fairs partners with schools across the country to host more than 127,000 book‑sale events each year, providing over 35 million students and their families with access to thousands of affordable and educational products. We are seeking a Warehouse Lead to assist our Clinton, MA Warehouse Supervisor and warehouse team.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off Program that includes Vacation, Personal and Sick days
• 50% off Scholastic merchandise and more

• Assist with new‑hire orientation and train associates on all Warehouse Associate–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 (Case Production, Table Production, UPS, Fair Finishing, 2nd shift, etc.).
• Assist the warehouse supervisor in training, mentoring, and motivating the warehouse team.
• Serve as designated branch trainer for all new processes and procedures.
• Assist the warehouse supervisor in planning and presenting branch or departmental daily start‑up meetings.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert for Labor Data Collection and assist in ensuring associate Labor Data Cards are completed timely and accurately.
• Assist in planning and coordinating 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 supervisor or 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 the 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 according to company standards.
• Operate stand‑up forklift equipment upon successful completion of the SBF power equipment training program.
• Maintain a courteous and positive relationship with all co‑workers and customers.
• Comply with the drug and alcohol‑free policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED certificate preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency (e.g., ordering replenishment) effectively with minimal errors.
• Strong team player and ability to get along with co‑workers.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, basic math skills, and ability to read documents in English (safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals).
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and direct other employees.
• Forklift experience required; if certified, must be at least 18 years of age.

• Lift boxes up to 50 lbs occasionally on a daily basis.
• Lift boxes up to 30 lbs to a height of 70" occasionally on a daily basis.
• Push wheeled cases that 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.
• Stand, reach above and below the shoulders, squat, bend and kneel as necessary.
• Tolerate work in a non‑air‑conditioned environment.
• Follow specific instructions for multiple detailed assembly processes accurately.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear regularly.
• Stand, walk, and stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl regularly.
• Occasionally sit, climb or balance.
• Maintain visual abilities for close, distant, color, peripheral and depth perception; adjust focus as needed.

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.

All personnel actions shall be administered without discrimination.