Fulfillment & Warehouse Processor Hourly

We are seeking a Material Handler Lead to coordinate day-to-day material movement and staging activities to support production and shipping goals. This role provides hands-on leadership to a small team, helps prioritize work, and ensures accurate inventory handling while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily workflow: assign tasks, set priorities, and balance labor to meet production/shipping schedules.

• Work hands-on performing material handling while guiding others (loading/unloading, staging, put-away, replenishment, picking).

• Coordinate inbound/outbound activities and communicate status/issues to supervisors and internal customers (production, shipping, planning).

• Support inventory accuracy: verify counts, help resolve discrepancies, assist with cycle counts.

• Operate material-handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts (as trained/authorized) and ensure safe use by the team.

• Train and coach team members on safe work practices, standard procedures, and quality expectations.

• Maintain safety and housekeeping. Ensure aisles/exits are clear; report hazards or incidents promptly.

• Escalate equipment, quality, or staffing concerns; assist with shift handoffs and basic reporting (productivity, shortages, damages).

• Other duties as directed by department leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred.

• [2+] years of warehouse/manufacturing materials experience; prior lead experience preferred.

• Forklift experience required; ability to obtain/maintain certification (as applicable).

• Comfortable using scanners and basic computer functions (email, data entry).

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods.

• Ability to lift/move up to [50] lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to work around moving equipment and in a warehouse/production environment.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Job: Production

Job Family: LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DELIVERY

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: On-site

Req ID: 24853