Warehouse Lead; Strongsville, OH - Mid Shift per​/h

Warehouse Lead (Non-Exempt, hourly)

Location: Strongsville, OH

Shift

Hours:

1:30 PM to 10:00 PM Monday through Friday (1st shift hours during non-peak periods of business)

Pay Rate: $17.00 an Hour plus $1.50 shift premium per hour!

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 100,000 book-sale events that give more than 35 million students and their families access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading.

We are currently in search of an experienced 2nd Shift Warehouse Lead to assist our warehouse team in accomplishing their goal of creating Book Fairs of the highest quality for shipment to our local schools. This full-time position offers medical, dental and vision benefits, a time off program that includes vacation, personal days and sick time, a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise, and a 401k with a company match.

• Under the supervision of a warehouse supervisor or branch manager work with and direct a small team of associates in one or more functional areas of the facility, i.e., Product Returns, Stock Replenishment, Truck Loading and Unloading.
• Required to operate Forklift (Stand Up) and motorized pallet jacks equipment daily upon successful completion of the SBF power equipment training program.
• May assist the warehouse supervisor in planning and presenting branch or departmental daily start‑up meetings.
• Lead Special Projects as needed.
• Assist with new‑hire orientation and train associates on all 2nd Shift Warehouse functions.
• Support the branch team by driving continuous process improvement for all warehouse functions.
• 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 according to company standards.
• Maintain a courteous and positive relationship with all co‑workers and customers.
• Drug and alcohol‑free policy compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lead and direct other employees under the direction of Warehouse Supervisor or Branch Manager.
• Previous Lead or Supervisor experience required.
• Previous Forklift experience is required (If certified – must be at least 18 years of age).
• Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency (i.e., ordering replenishment) effectively with minimal errors.
• Good interpersonal skills with 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.
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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…