1st Shift - Material Handler - Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm, $17.20/hr

Bertelsmann-Jobs; Maryland; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Penguin Random House operates a state-of-the-art distribution center in Westminster, Maryland and is seeking dedicated workers to pick, pack, and ship approximately 1.2 million books daily to customers worldwide. This full-time role offers a path into a large publishing network with opportunities across editorial, design, marketing and logistics.

Compensation is up to $17.20 per hour, with medical benefits, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off starting on day one.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and math skills are required.
• Must be able to push, pull, bend, stoop and lift up to 35 pounds regularly (55 pounds occasionally).
• Must stand for an entire shift and be comfortable climbing stairs to an upper mezzanine.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer book orders using a variety of methods including voice automation.
• Must follow safety and quality procedures.
• Maintain accuracy to meet daily shipping targets.

Skills

Basic reading skills

Basic math skills

Lifting up to 35 pounds

Job description

• Full-time
• Compensation: up to USD 17.2 - 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:

• Pick and pack customer book orders using a variety of methods including voice automation
• Requires basic reading and math skills
• Must be able to push, pull, bend, stoop, reach and lift up to thirty-five (35) pounds on a regular basis, occasionally up to fifty-five (55) pounds.
• Must be able to stand for an entire shift (minimal breaks provided)
• Must be able to climb stairs and be comfortable working on an upper mezzanine level
• Minimum age requirement is 18.

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

• 1st Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:00pm

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!

• medical benefits
• a 401(k)
• a generous paid time off program

Penguin Random House is an Aff…

Penguin Random House is an Aff…

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