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.
In a time of unprecedented growth and expansion, we are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Warehouse 2 Outbound Lead . In this role, you will play a crucial part in supervising and optimizing the product picking flow process. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the picking-operations and ensuring smooth and efficient execution of tasks. The hours of this position will be Monday through Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm.
A day in the office looks like this:
- Reviewing documents and record information; verifying quantity, identity, availability, and condition of product
- Driving and operating a pallet jack, 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.
- Maintain high level of dock to shelf turn time and quality with employee involvement and teamwork
- Complete warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning work; follow up on work results
- Comply with federal, state and local warehousing, material handling and shipping requirements
- Direct the maintenance of physical conditions and appearance of the warehouse
- Establishes safety practices and holds others accountable for adhering to them
- Cross-train employees to perform multiple tasks within the department
- Partner with Supervisors and meet weekly to discuss opportunities or issues
- Working closely with Outbound Supervisor on dealing with trucking carriers
- Preparing Bill of Lading documents through WMS
Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:
- 18 years of age or older
- 1 + year of Distribution or Warehouse experience preferred
- Can lift 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
- Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation
- Able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel and stretch for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation
- Able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull and handle products with or without 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
Physical demands:
- May be required to stand for long periods of time
- May involve some repetitive motions
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds or greater
- May also engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling of items and items containers
- Due to the open environment of the warehouse, must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions to include extreme heat, humidity and cold
Additional Information
And here’s our end of the bargain!
- Hourly: $19-$23 with an annual bonus of up to 10%
- 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 on products that make you smarter
- 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 know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, 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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