1st Shift - Forklift Operator - Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm, $20/hour

Apply now!; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Penguin Random House LLC in Westminster, Maryland is seeking a 1st Shift Forklift Operator for Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm, onsite at our Westminster distribution center. The role involves picking, packing and shipping approximately 1.2 million books daily to customers around the world.

Qualifications include lifting up to 35lbs regularly (up to 50lbs occasionally) and safe operation of powered industrial equipment. Minimum age 18; prior forklift experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 35lbs on a regular basis, occasionally up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to safely operate powered industrial equipment (power jacks and pallet stackers).
• Minimum age is 18.
• Prior experience is preferred.
• Must be able to operate a variety of forklift equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack and ship books at a rate consistent with distribution goals.
• Ensure accuracy and safety in all handling and packaging processes.

Skills

Physical strength

Safety awareness

Prior experience

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

1st Shift - Forklift Operator - Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm, $20/hour

Penguin Random House LLC

onsite

USD 20 (Hourly)

Company Description

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom, and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 250 publishing brands and imprints includes Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others.

Job Description

Penguin Random House is the premier provider of distribution services in the publishing industry. Our state-of- the-art national fulfillment center located in Westminster, Maryland is seeking quality workers ready and available to work an agreed upon work schedule. It is only with a dedicated staff we are able to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations by picking, packing and shipping approximately 1.2 million books daily to customers around the world.

Qualifications

The Westminster, Maryland Distribution Center is currently seeking applicants for:

• Must be able to lift up to 35lbs on a regular basis, occasionally up to 50lbs
• Must be able to safely operate powered industrial equipment (power jacks and pallet stackers)
• Minimum age is 18
• Prior experience is preferred
• Must be able to operate a variety of forklift equipment

We are actively recruiting to fill positions on the following shifts:

• 1st Monday-Friday 7am-3pm

Background and Drug Screening is part of the employment process.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Penguin Random House is proud to offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package beginning on your first day, including medical benefits, a 401(k), and a generous paid time off program!

Penguin Random House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Wevalue the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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