Warehouse Lead

Job Description

Warehouse Lead – Clinton, MA. Pay Rate: $21.00.

Hours:

9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 127,000 book‑sale events each year, giving more than 35 million students and their families access to thousands of affordable and educational products, fostering a lifelong love of reading.

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

• Power Equipment with Stand‑Up Reach & Stock Picker
• Previous experience leading a team of associates
• Previous experience training co‑workers

• 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, i.e., Case Production, Table Production, UPS, Fair Finishing, 2nd shift, etc.
• Assist the warehouse supervisor to train, mentor, and motivate 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 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 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 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 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 according to company standards.
• Needs to 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.
• Drug and alcohol‑free policy compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.
• Basic proficiency with a product scanner for ordering replenishment with minimal errors.
• Strong team player who can get along with co‑workers.
• Good verbal and 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 required; if certified, must be at least 18 years of age.

• 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…