Warehouse - Student Worker

EBSCO Industries, Inc. (EBSCO), headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is one of the largest privately held and family-owned companies in the United States. EBSCO was founded in 1944 by an entrepreneur who was passionate about honoring our commitments to our customers, rejecting the status quo, and seeking to continuously improve our team. We continue to operate that way today, with a passion for our people and our businesses succeeding together.

EBSCO has grown and evolved over time into a holding company with a global portfolio comprised of dozens of entities in over 15 separate industries/markets, including Information services, outdoor products, real estate, manufacturing and distribution, and insurance services. We provide valuable support services to our subsidiaries to support their growth. We hire passionate people, driven to grow, because we know the success of EBSCO depends on the long-term success of our businesses and our teams.

Job Summary

The Student Warehouse Worker supports day-to-day warehouse operations including inventory handling, order fulfillment, and general warehouse upkeep. This role is ideal for high-school or college students seeking flexible hours and hands-on work experience. This position is located at our Publishers' Warehouse location in Alabaster. The position involves physical activity, including lifting materials up to 40lbs.

Job Responsibilities

* Follow all OSHA safety regulations and company health and safety policies.

* Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.

* Assist with receiving, storing, sorting, and distributing inventory.

* Accurately pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment or distribution.

* Perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) accurately.

* Assist team members with various warehouse activities as needed.

* Perform data entry and use basic computer applications for inventory tasks.

* Complete other duties as assigned to support warehouse operations.

Job Requirements

* Must be at least 18 years old or older.

* The ability to manually handle up to 40 pounds, required.

* Some data entry and computer skills.

* Good communication, organizational, time management and mathematical skills.

Essential Job Function

* The ability to perform work while standing, sitting and/or walking.

* The ability to communicate effectively.

* The ability to work around moving machinery as well as exposure to marked changes in temperature, humidity.

* The willingness to use appropriate personal protection equipment.

* Be dependable, reliable, and have the ability to receive and follow instructions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

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