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Position: Warehouse Supervisor - 1st Shift - Full Time Benefits Eligible

Location: Little Rock, AR

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 a 1st Shift Warehouse Supervisor to support our local branch team.

This full time position offers medical, dental and vision benefits, Paid Time Off, a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise, and a 401k. Qualified candidates will be able to support the Branch Manager in the planning, scheduling, directing and execution of the day-to-day warehouse activities of a branch in the Book Fair Organization. Evaluate and assess the team to ensure adherence to company standards and policies, and optimal performance. This candidate will support our mission to encourage reading and promote lifelong learning, and demonstrate our values of caring and respect for all people. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the recruiting and hiring process for warehouse staff. Conduct orientation for newly hired associates, including mentoring, through 90-day orientation period.

• 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.

• 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.

• Adhere to local, State, and Federal regulations inclusive but not limited to OSHA, DOT, and EEOC.

• 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.

• Schedule staff and maintain attendance records. Assist in Labor Hours Tracking - Actual vs. Budget.

• Assist Branch Manager, or Production Manager, in the use and execution of production planning system and management of Branch P&L's.

• May be responsible for closing out fairs, ensuring all cases, displays, and boxes are staged with the book fair properly labeled.

• May prepare daily packing schedules.

• May oversee Fair packing production or replenishment of stock from bulk to shelves as well as the unloading of trucks and cases.

• 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.

• May assist with physical inventory counts, open houses and warehouse sales.

• Ensure that warehouse equipment/tools are properly utilized to increase productivity, efficiency, safety, and report any unsafe conditions/equipment or injury to Manager.

• Use and monitor proper techniques for lifting, packing, handling heavy objects, climbing ladders, and pushing/pulling cases.

• Fill Accurate Data on Labor Data Collection Cards.

• May operate forklifts during peak business periods (If certified - must be at least 18 years of age).

• Perform other duties as requested by Branch Manager

• Ability to work over-time and weekends as needed.

• Strong team player and the ability to get along with co-workers.

• Good verbal/written communication skills, basic math skills, and ability to read.

• Forklift experience a plus.

• Valid drivers license & acceptable motor vehicle report. (If operating company vehicle -motor vehicle record check and drug screening)

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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