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Warehouse Lead 2nd Shift Full Time


Job Location:

Odenton, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Position: Warehouse Lead / Lift Operator

Location: Odenton MD

Schedule: 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm Monday to Friday

Pay: $21.00 plus $1.50 Shift Premium pay per an hour!

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs in partnership with schools across the country hosts more than 100000 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 full time -2nd shift Warehouse Lead with Stand-up lift Operating experience to support our local branch team in Odenton MD These full time positions offer medical dental and vision benefits Paid Time Off (vacation personal and sick) a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise 401k and summers and off.

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.
  • Previous Stand-Up lift expericence (Hi-Lo Cherry Picker etc)
  • 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.

  • Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 50 lbs occasionally on a daily basis.
  • Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 30 lbs to a height of 70 occasionally on a daily basis.
  • Must be able to push wheeled cases which may weigh in excess of 300 lbs with an initial force of up to 50 lbs and a sustained force of up to 30 lbs.
  • Must be able to stand reach above and below the shoulders squat bend and kneel as necessary to perform the job.
  • Must be able to tolerate work in a non-air conditioned environment.
  • Must be able to accurately follow specific instructions for multiple detailed assembly processes.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular Seasonal

Job Family Group:

Distrib & Matls Mgmt

Location Region/State:

Maryland

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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