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Seasonal Material Handler - 1st Shift $19 Per Hour

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Compensation
$19/hr
Location
Jefferson City, MO
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Scholastic is hiring a Seasonal Material Handler - 1st Shift $19 Per Hour. The Seasonal Material Handler replenishes pick areas, loads parcels onto trailers, and stacks them systematically to maintain proper weight distribution. This role involves scanning parcels, inspecting damaged items, and monitoring weight limits. The handler also sorts, lifts, and stacks boxes and finished products onto pallets, transports materials, and operates various equipment safely.

Key focus areas include Replenish pick areas by moving boxes from pallet locations to flow racks, Load parcels from conveyor into trailer while keeping up with a fast paced and repetitive carton flow, and Stack parcels in a systematic manner that maintains proper weight distribution from side to side and front to back of trailer.

Successful candidates bring Lift Up To 70 Lbs, Wear Steel Toe Shoes, and Must Be 18 Years Old. Important skills include Box Knives, Tape Guns, Electronic Handheld Devices, RF Scanners, Conveyors, and Tapers. Preferred (not required): Positive Attitude, Respectful Attitude, Work Independently, and Collaboration.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Box KnivesTape GunsElectronic Handheld DevicesRF ScannersConveyorsTapersLabelerPalletizerBailersRead Basic Order FormCommunicationPositive AttitudeRespectful AttitudeWork IndependentlyCollaboration

Qualifications

Lift Up to 70 LbsWear Steel Toe ShoesMust Be 18 Years Old

Full job description

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

  • Replenish pick areas by moving boxes from pallet locations to flow racks

  • Load parcels from conveyor into trailer while keeping up with a fast paced and repetitive carton flow

  • Stack parcels in a systematic manner that maintains proper weight distribution from side to side and front to back of trailer

  • Scan each parcel as it is loaded onto the trailer(s)

  • Inspect and stack off damaged parcels for repacking

  • Monitor trailer overall parcel and weight limits to ensure minimum weight requirements are met without exceeding maximum weight limits

  • Sort, lift and stack boxes as well as finished product correctly onto pallets

  • Transports and load materials, supplies and finished goods (manually and/or using hand jacks or powered industrial trucks)

  • Safely operates various types of equipment to include but not limited to i.e., box knives, tape guns, electronic handheld devices, RF scanners, etc.

  • Safely operates machinery to include but not limited to conveyors, tapers, labeler, palletizer and bailers

  • Must be able to work safely around moving equipment and conveyors

  • Must be able to stand/walk on concrete floors

  • Must be able to read and comprehend a basic order form and be able to communicate well with others

  • Work in non-climatically controlled environment throughout the year

Other Responsibilities

  • Assist in relabeling and packing of reworked parcels

  • Collects and properly disposes of scrap bracing, cardboard, and strapping; maintains a safe and clean work environment

  • May work in different areas (departments) in Operations based up business needs

  • Adheres to facility hours or operation to include overtime and weekends

  • Maintains positive and respectful attitude while working independently and in a team environment

  • Other duties as assigned

Starting Salary: 1st shift = $19.00 an hour

Location: Algoa, McCarty and/or Robinson Road Buildings

  • Hours for 1st shift:

o Algoa/East McCarty/Rob Road – Monday-Friday = 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with OT at beginning

Qualifications

Physical Requirements :

  • Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.

  • Must be able to wear steel toe shoes when operating a powered industrial vehicle

  • Refer to Physical Demand Analysis (PDA) for complete physical requirements

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Temporary Seasonal

Job Family Group:

Distrib & Matls Mgmt

Location Region/State:

Missouri

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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Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) 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 97 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. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com

We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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