Job Description:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1.    
• Assist in the recruiting and hiring process for warehouse staff.  Conduct orientation for newly hired associates, including mentoring, through 90-day orientation period.
• 2.    
• Supervise, develop, and train all warehouse personnel and maintain peak level of associate morale and motivation within organization for maximum level of productivity and associate retention.
• 3.    
• In conjunction with the Branch Manager, or Production Manager, evaluate & document warehouse associates’ job performances; conduct all warehouse performance appraisals; recommend salary changes; and set performance goals.
• 4.    
• Adhere to local, State, and Federal regulations inclusive but not limited to OSHA, DOT, and EEOC.
• 5.    
• Investigate job-related incidents (Workers’ Compensation) and file reports in conjunction with Branch Manager. Participate or direct monthly safety meetings to minimize accidents, incorporating a wellness attitude among all staff members.
• 6.    
• Schedule staff and maintain attendance records.  Assist in Labor Hours Tracking  - Actual vs. Budget.
• 7.    
• Assist Branch Manager, or Production Manager, in the use and execution of production planning system and management of Branch P&L’s.
• 8.    
• May be responsible for closing out fairs, ensuring all cases, displays, and boxes are staged with the book fair properly labeled.
• 9.    
• May prepare daily packing schedules.
• 10.    
• May oversee Fair packing production or replenishment of stock from bulk to shelves as well as the unloading of trucks and cases.
• 11.    
• May oversee packing and display of product in accordance with schematics, to ensure customer requests and needs are satisfied; including, but not limited to, matching loading procedures to warehouse/driver sheets. 
• 12.    
• May assist with physical inventory counts, open houses and warehouse sales.
• 13.    
• Ensure that warehouse equipment/tools are properly utilized to increase productivity, efficiency, safety, and report any unsafe conditions/equipment or injury to Manager.
• 14.    
• Use and monitor proper techniques for lifting, packing, handling heavy objects, climbing ladders, and pushing/pulling cases.
• 15.    
• Fill Accurate Data on Labor Data Collection Cards.
• 16.    
• May operate forklifts during peak business periods (If certified – must be at least 18 years of age).
• 17.    
• Perform other duties as requested by Branch Manager and/or Production Manager.

  Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate required, College Degree preferred.
• 2.    
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• 3.    
• Prior experience with a distribution or manufacturing organization preferred.
• 4.    
• Ability to analyze, develop, initiate, and implement plans and strategies to achieve goals.
• 5.    
• Strong computer skills; ability to navigate through the internet, MS Office, and email preferred.
• 6.    
• Ability to utilize scanner systems effectively with minimal errors.
• 7.    
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and direct associates.
• 8.    
• Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines.
• 9.    
• Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs., push/pull up to 300 lbs., climbs ladders without assistance.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Time Type:

  Full time

  Job Type:

  Regular

  Job Family Group:

  Distrib & Matls Mgmt

  Location Region/State:

  New York

  Compensation Range:

  Annual Salary: 55,000.00 - 75,000.00

  EEO Statement:

  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 (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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