Scholastic · 9 hours ago
Warehouse Cherry/Stock Picker Operator (Aurora, CO) - PT, 2:30PM to 11PM - $21 + $1.50 P/HR (2nd Shift Pay)
Aurora, Colorado
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21/hr - $22.50/hr
1+ years expScholastic is a company that hosts book-sale events in partnership with schools across the country. They are seeking a Warehouse Powered Equipment Operator to support their local branch team, responsible for operating equipment and ensuring safe and efficient inventory management.
BooksEdTechEducationPublishingTraining
Responsibilities
Operate battery-operated and/or gas-powered equipment, (other than motorized pallet jacks), for the purpose of 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
Must follow all power equipment rules and regulations, including any regulatory agency policies, to include OSHA
Must use all personal protective safety equipment, including lanyards and harnesses to be worn at all times when operation order/stock pickers
Must 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 rack 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
When necessary, assist in the processing of returned book fairs, by unpacking metal cases, boxes, and displays with book and non-book product, according to corporate process and procedure and meeting productivity and quality standards
When necessary, assist in the picking and packing of customer reorders
Ensure that your work area is neat, clean, safe, and organized at all times
Individually, and in partnership with other co-workers, perform seasonal inventory production-line resets
When applicable, assist in the loading and unloading of trucks. The loading and unloading of trucks may or may not require the assistance of mechanical devices
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
Accurately and timely complete Labor Data Collection Cards to according to company standards
Maintain attendance and punctuality as required by assigned work schedule and within company standards
Maintain a courteous and positive relationship with all co-workers and customers
Drug and alcohol free policy compliance
Any and all additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be trained and licensed to operate power equipment
For non-internal promotions, candidates must have a minimum 1 year power equipment operation experience
Requires satisfactory completion of a forklift training program
Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency (i.e., ordering replenishment) effectively with minimal errors
Strong team player and 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
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 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 successfully complete the training required and become certified to operate the powered industrial equipment the operator is assigned to use as well as maintain their certification on that same 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 the wearing PPE
Preferred
Experience in stock picker/cherry picker/standup picker preferred
High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred
Benefits
50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise
401k
Company
Scholastic
Scholastic publishes and distributes children's books, connecting educators and families through accessibility, engagement, and expertise.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-04-24Acquired
1992-02-24IPO
Leadership Team
Peter Warwick
President & Chief Executive Officer
Haji Glover
Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
Recent News
2026-01-12
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