2nd Shift - Forklift Operator, Mon-Fri, 3pm-11pm, $20.00 + 12.5% = $22.50/hr

Bertelsmann; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Forklift Operators for its Westminster, Maryland distribution center. This role involves the safe operation of powered industrial equipment and the physical handling of products, ensuring efficient fulfillment of approximately 1.2 million books daily. The ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to exceeding customer expectations. Join a vibrant team committed to quality and innovation in the publishing industry, where your efforts will directly impact the distribution of beloved titles across the globe.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 35lbs regularly and 50lbs occasionally.
• Prior experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate powered industrial equipment like power jacks and pallet stackers.
• Pick, pack, and ship books efficiently to meet customer expectations.

Skills

Operating powered industrial equipment

Lifting up to 50lbs

Prior experience in warehouse operations

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.

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

Forklift Operator(Order Processor 4) $20/hr + 12.5% shift premium = $22.50/hr

• 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 helpful but not required

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

• 2nd Shift:Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm

Background and Drug Screening is part of the employment process.

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 include 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. More information can be found athttp://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

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.