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Warehouse Supervisor 2nd Shift - Clinton, MA

Clinton, MA · On-site

$67K/yr

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Warehouse Supervisor 2nd Shift - Clinton, MA

Warehouse Supervisor 2nd Shift - Clinton, MA

Scholastic Book Fairs

Clinton, MA • On-site

$67K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 hours ago

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7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Warehouse Supervisor - Exempt


Location: Clinton, MA




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.



We are currently in search for a Warehouse Supervisor for out 2nd Shift. This benefit eligible position offers the following:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company match

Paid Time off Program that includes Vacation, Personal and Sick

50% off Scholastic merchandise

and more!!




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.



JOB QUALIFICATIONS:


High School Diploma or GED Certificate required, College Degree preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.

Prior experience with a distribution or manufacturing organization preferred.

Ability to analyze, develop, initiate, and implement plans and strategies to achieve goals.

Strong computer skills; ability to navigate through the internet, MS Office, and email preferred.

Ability to utilize scanner systems effectively with minimal errors.

Good interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and direct associates.

Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines.

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.

Company Description

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.

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Scholastic Corporation is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 100+ years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families.

Industry

Bookstores and newsstands

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York City, NY, US

Year founded

1920

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