Warehouse Power Equip Operator; Maumelle, AR Part-time, Flex ; No Weekends

Summary

Associates with the title of Power Equipment Operator must demonstrate proficiency and meet all productivity and quality requirements of the duties and responsibilities outlined below.

• Operate battery‑operated and/or gas‑powered equipment (other than motorized pallet jacks) for transporting product to and from inventory storage locations within the facility. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, forklifts, stock pickers, wave work‑assist vehicles, sit‑down and stand‑up counterbalanced trucks, reach trucks, etc.
• Follow all power equipment rules, regulations and OSHA policies.
• Use all personal protective safety equipment, including lanyards and harnesses, at all times when operating machinery.
• Follow all facility safety rules and regulations at all times.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform all scanner functions necessary for the position, including cycle‑counts, replenishment, item inquiry, inventory put‑away, etc.
• Ensure all product is stacked neatly and safely when moved via power equipment and when stored in racks or staging locations.
• Maintain accuracy of all inventory movement at all times.
• Inspect and perform or assist in equipment maintenance as required; report any unsafe conditions to management.
• Responsible for the careful handling of all merchandise, avoiding damage, bending or tearing.
• Participate in physical inventory and customer appreciation warehouse sale events.
• Consistently meet minimum required production, accuracy or quality standards for the work performed.
• Assist in the processing of returned book fairs by unpacking metal cases, boxes and displays according to corporate process and procedure.
• Assist in picking and packing customer reorders when necessary.
• Ensure that your work area is neat, clean, safe, and organized at all times.
• Perform seasonal inventory production‑line resets individually and in partnership with other co‑workers.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of trucks when applicable.
• Utilize proper techniques for lifting, packing, and handling heavy objects.
• Accurately and timely complete labor data collection cards according to company standards.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality as required by the assigned work schedule and company standards.
• Maintain a courteous and positive relationship with all co‑workers and customers.
• Comply with the drug and alcohol free policy.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.
• Must be trained and licensed to operate power equipment.
• For non‑internal promotions, candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of power equipment operation experience.
• Requires satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
• Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency with minimal errors.
• Strong team player and ability to work well 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.
• 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 stand, reach above and below shoulders, squat, bend and kneel as necessary to perform the job.
• Must tolerate work in a non‑air‑conditioned environment.
• Must successfully complete the training required and become certified to operate the powered industrial equipment the operator is assigned to use, as well as maintain certification on that equipment.
• Must be drug‑free and participate in and pass the initial drug screen as well as all future random drug screens.
• Must be able to correctly wear any personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary to perform any task requiring PPE.
• 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, 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:
Part time
Job Type: Regular Seasonal Job

Location:

Arkansas

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 shall be administered without discrimination.