• Who We Are / B&T Values Statement

At Baker & Taylor, we are passionate about changing the world through literacy. We believe that education, access to content, and the freedom to explore are essential. We are dedicated to supporting our library partners across the world who tirelessly provide resources to foster the imagination of future generations and improve outcomes in their communities. Librarians are our heroes and championing and supporting their work is our purpose.

Baker & Taylor is committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion to create an environment that both celebrates and evolves through the unique experiences and contributions of all team members.

• Who You Are
  • You are able to work efficiently independent and become a strong team player
  • You are organized and detail oriented.
• What You'll Do / A Day In The Life Typically Includes

• Stock cartons and other supplies, operating a manual pallet jack as needed.
• Monitor and operate shrink wrap machine.
• Select appropriate carton size from overhead rack.
• Place carton over shrink-wrapped stack of product.
• Push box along "ironing board".

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and B&T policies.
• Operate and maintain the shrink wrap machine.
• Ensure the proper carton size selection for branded and non-branded boxes.
• Support stacker productivity by preventing the conveyor line from backing up.
• Replace top and bottom rolls of material in machine as needed using a hoist.
• Restock all required supplies.
• Perform other duties, including but not limited to:
  • Operating conveyor line controls.
  • Pushing totes containing product into stack stations.
  • Supporting invoice station by adding packing lists, attaching shipping labels to outside of box, and operating Case Sealer.
  • Sorting small packages by carrier/destination into appropriate Pell bins.
  • Assisting on shipping dock to sort boxes from conveyor into truck or onto appropriate skids (by carrier and zip code).
  • Using an RF to scan cartons to a pallet, audit, and wrap skids.
  • Performing counts, as needed, on various supplies and inventory items.
  • Operating a manual pallet jack to move completed skids.

• Work Environment

The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Required Skills & Experience

• High school education and three to twelve months experience.
• Ability to operate forklift and pallet jack.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information to customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's and perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables.

• Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; and lift/move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Benefits

• Participation in company health (medical, dental) insurance plans on the 1^st of the month following your hire date
• Company short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Climate controlled facility

• Career Path

• Power Truck Operator or Lead Clerk