Scholastic needs Warehouse Generalist in Kennesaw

Job Title: Warehouse Generalist
Requisition #: BF6793
Area of Interest: Warehousing
Business Division: Book Fairs

Wkly Std Hours: 20
Days Per Week: Std Work Week (Mon - Fri)
Position Type: Part-Time Temporary

City: Kennesaw, GA
Description: Scholastic Book Fairs works with schools across the country to host more than 120,000 annual reading events, connecting more than 55 million children with great books each year. Book Fairs foster enthusiasm for reading, while helping to build school and classroom libraries by providing students, teachers and parents access to thousands of books and educational products at affordable prices.

We are looking for a PART-TIME, SEASONAL Warehouse Generalist DAY SHIFT, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., or a 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. Anticipate hours will not begin until on/after September 1, 2010

The position will be working varying days during the week for part-time hours. You must be flexible in your availability. The seasonal nature of our business dictates that the position works during September to December, February to May and is off during the summer.

Duties will include to:

Advise the Warehouse Supervisor or immediate supervisor of inventory levels on a basis to avoid out-of-stock inventory.

Unpack and sort returned books and merchandise. Return all merchandise to the proper location in a timely manner. All merchandise will be handled in a manner so as to avoid damaging, bending, or tearing.

Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.

Assist all other Associates in completing tasks requested by the Warehouse Manager or immediate supervisor.

Prepare shipments to fill branch orders.

Distribute book reorders to branch picking aisles.

Assist drivers loading and unloading trucks.

Back-up shipping/receiving clerk.

Regular attendance in accordance with schedule.

Requirements: Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Must have a reliable means of transportation to/from work.
Perform basic math skills.
Must be able to read, write legibly.
Must be able to lift 40-50 lbs., without assistance, repetitively.
Must be able to push and pull weights up to 300 lbs.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time and walk unassisted.
Ability to utilize scanner systems effectively with minimal errors.
Operate pallet jack.
Forklift experience a plus.
to apply, visit:
http://www.scholastic.com/aboutscholastic/jobsearch.asp