2nd Shift - Forklift Operator - Monday-Friday, 3pm-11pm, $22.50/hour

Knopf Doubleday Group; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Random House LLC in Westminster, Maryland is hiring for a 2nd shift forklift operator (Mon-Fri, 3pm-11pm) with a pay of $22.50/hour. The role involves picking, packing and shipping books at our Westminster distribution center.

Qualifications include ability to lift up to 35-50 lbs, operate powered industrial equipment such as power jacks and pallet stackers, and being at least 18 years old; prior experience 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

• PICKING, PACKING AND SHIPPING approximately 1.2 million books daily.
• Support distribution center operations to meet customer expectations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Power jacks

Pallet stackers

Tools

Powered industrial equipment

Job description

2nd Shift - Forklift Operator - Monday-Friday, 3pm-11pm, $22.50/hour

Penguin Random House LLC

onsite

USD 22.5 (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:

• 2nd Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm

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 Affirmitive Action/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.