Material Handler

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Springboard Collaborative is seeking a full-time Material Handler to work at our Philadelphia, PA warehouse for $27.45/hour plus benefits (see below). Hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. The Material Handler will support the Warehouse Manager and our warehouse staff to maintain accurate inventory and fulfill supply chain needs for our organization’s programs at schools across the country. We'd love to have you join us

This is important

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Springboard Collaborative—it’s at the core of what we do and how we do it. No one can solve a problem better than those who experience it firsthand. That’s why Springboard aspires to hire a diverse team that is representative of the marginalized communities we serve.

We also know that having a diverse workforce makes for a better workplace. Springboard’s hiring process seeks individuals who value diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, etc.

Finally, if you’re passionate about an open role, we encourage you to apply— even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the job description

Here are your priorities in the first year:

• Ensure 95% of materials you pick, pack, and ship meet quality control standards
• Achieve 98% accuracy in count and ensure completion of pre-inventory assignments during cycle counts and end-of-year inventory processes
• Meet new metrics for the supply chain team’s processing times while moving and allocating inbound shipments
• Actively participate in monthly safety meetings (presenting at least once) and receive a passing grade on 11/12 monthly safety inspections
• Meet or exceed all key performance indicators in Qstock, our inventory management system

Here are your responsibilities within and beyond the first year:

• You will prepare raw materials for partners
  • Kit and Assemble of raw materials
  • Locate and gather products to move and distribute to assembly area, or to shipping areas
  • Transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas.
  • Print and complete daily pick list, cross-check with computer software to ensure accuracy, and process work orders
  • Assemble, build, wrap, sort, and transport customer orders, ensuring the stability and safety of kitted products.
  • Ensure products are properly packed and organized for safe shipment
• You will assist with receiving and inventory projects
  • Assist with completing receiving events in systems and moving materials to proper bin locations.
  • Weigh outgoing shipments and record in systems
  • Operate a hand truck, cart, dollies, stacker, order-picker, and walkie to transport items
  • Use scanners to read bar codes on products and complete pick lists and inventory-related assignments
• You will participate in Warehouse Maintenance and Safety Protocol
  • Report to the supervisor regarding any damage to racks, faulty equipment, or any other safety hazards.
  • Ensure the warehouse is clean, organized, labeled, and in compliance with OSHA regulations, Safety Committee initiatives, and SBC policy
  • Organize and secure stored materials such as boxes, pallets, etc.
  • Break down cardboard and remove trash/recycling from work areas daily
• You will assist with shipping
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues and managers to achieve daily objectives for production and adhere to the production schedule
  • Aid in the process of receiving, unloading, and restocking of newly arrived shipments
  • Prepare and print shipping labels corresponding to shipping needs, in support of FA, as needed (FedEx and UPS)
  • Wrapping material loads with a wrapper.
• You will collaborate with the inventory staff
  • Perform daily duties as allotted by a manager or supervisor: cycle counts, product putaways from production, backup in receiving, etc.
  • Follow the Warehouse Manager’s directions for bin locations, packaging, and warehouse organization.
  • Work with Inventory Associate to safely store items in designated warehouse locations based on storage requirements
  • Assist with the monitoring of stock for non-inventory warehouse supplies

What you offer us

Here are competencies and requirements we expect the right candidate to have:

• Attention to detail: You complete daily warehouse tasks diligently, with great attention to accuracy, detail, quality, and thoroughness.
• Teamwork: You cooperate well in a group to achieve warehouse team objectives while completing your independent work dutifully.
• Problem-solving: You find solutions both independently and collaboratively to challenges in your work and in the warehouse, and you reliably address concerns and situations as they arise.
• Accountability & dependability: You are committed to meeting deadlines, tackling tasks with a sense of urgency, completing your work in a timely manner, and handling multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion: You help create a work environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience: You have 1-3 years of experience working in a warehouse environment

While this description is meant to provide an overview of the responsibilities of the Material Handler, we are seeking candidates who demonstrate flexibility and can adapt to evolving needs.

What we offer you

Compensation

$27.45/hour paid bi-weekly on Fridays, according to Springboard Collaborative’s regular pay schedule.

Benefits

At Springboard, we feel it is important to take care of our employees, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package. These benefits include the following:

• The usual stuff - Medical insurance with a cash stipend for those who waive Springboard coverage. Options include PPO, High Deductible/HSA, and EPO.
• We’ll take care of it - We fully cover your vision & dental insurance premiums, plus your short & long-term disability coverage.
• Securing your future - We match up to 6% of your salary in 403(b) retirement contributions after your first twelve months at Springboard.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is important - Four weeks (20 days) annually. At Springboard, time off isn’t earned. Everyone gets access to their time at the start of the calendar year.
• Holidays - All 11 federal holidays, two extra floating holidays, weekdays between Christmas and New Year’s Day, Election Day, and your birthday
• Under the weather? - We don’t cap the number of sick days available to employees.
• Paid Leave - Parental Leave (12 weeks after the first 6 months of employment). Marriage Leave (five days).
• Technology - All employees receive a Springboard laptop and optional monitor. Springboard uses Google Workspace and Asana.

• We are committed to your development - We provide personal & professional development funding of $2000/year.

• Your wellness is a priority - Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support for stress/anxiety, finance, law, family, substance abuse, grief, and more.

• Transparency is key - We ensure regular opportunities to discuss individual and organizational development and our commitment to equity. Consistent and structured real-time feedback is foundational to Springboard’s c

Location and travel

The Material Handler will report in person to Springboard Collaborative’s Yeadon warehouse at 6250 Baltimore Ave, Unit 14, Yeadon, PA 19050.

About Springboard

Since our founding in 2012, we have grown Springboard’s reach from 40 to nearly 20,000 students across 51 cities. Amidst rapid growth, Springboard consistently delivers best-in-class results. In schools that often struggle to get 20% of parents to show up for report card conferences, Springboard’s weekly family workshops average 88% attendance. Students average a 3-4-month reading gain during each program cycle, closing the gap to grade-level performance by about half in just five or ten weeks. Springboard’s work has been featured by Forbes, NPR, and the New York Times (twice). Nationally, Springboard Collaborative is the only organization to have cracked the code on equipping marginalized families to teach reading at home. You can learn more by watching our CEO on the main stage of ASU GSV.

Our org chart & mission

Click here to view Springboard’s structure at a glance, and here to browse our incredible staff. You can read more about how we engage teachers and families to accelerate student learning in this op-ed.

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