SCHOLASTIC

Seasonal Material Handler - 1st Shift $19 Per Hour

SCHOLASTIC

Jefferson City, MissouriFull time$40k – $40kPosted Aug 3, 2026

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, Mc. Carty and/or Robinson Road Buildings
  • Hours for 1st shift: o Algoa/East Mc. Carty/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. EEO is the Law Poster EEO Scholastic Policy Statement Pay Transparency Provision