Lead Warehouse Associate (La Vista, NE) - 2nd Shift, Full-time + Great Benefits - $19 + $1.50 (2nd shift Pay)! at Scholastic

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Job Description: Lead Warehouse Associate - La Vista, NE Full-Time, Seasonal Position (Weekdays) Hourly Rate: $19.00 + $1.50 (2nd shift differential Pay) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, 50% Employee Discount & Paid Time Off and more. Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 127,000 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. The ideal candidate will have the below experience: Power Equipment with Stand Up Reach & Stock Picker Previous experience leading a team of associates Truck loading and unloading RF scanner use and Inventory management knowledge ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with new-hire orientation and train associates on all Product Coordinator – 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, coach, mentor, and motivate the warehouse team. Serve as designated branch trainer, for all new processes, procedures, etc. 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 coordination 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 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 to according to company standards. May operate motorized pallet jacks 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. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS 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. High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred. 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. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and direct other employees. Forklift experience is a plus (If certified – must be at least 18 years of age). PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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. Mus