Warehouse Associate - 1st shift

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

Now hiring for full-time openings at our Midway distribution center! Come join our top-notch team!!

Open Positions:

1st Shift: General Warehouse Associate
Hours: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (Monday- Friday)

Job Responsibilities

• Reviewing documents and record information; verifying quantity, identity, availability and condition of product
• Driving and operating a reach truck, pallet jack and/or fork truck to select, pull, sort and stack product within the warehouse and dock (if certified) 
• Performing loader duties as assigned by moving and loading freight manually
• Performing order-filler duties as assigned
• Performing packer duties as assigned
• Open to being cross-trained for multiple positions

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• 1 + year of Distribution or Warehouse experience preferred 
• Can lift 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull and handle products with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Standup or Sit Down Forklift Certified (preferred) 
• Willing and able to work at heights using ladders or lifts to access areas of the plant
• Background check and pre-employment drug test are required

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, plus a bonus plan
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to their passion and enthusiasm, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference in the world, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose. 

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