3rd Shift - Material Handler - Sun-Thur, 11pm-7am, $19.78/hr

Bertelsmann-Jobs; Maryland; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Random House's Westminster distribution center in Maryland is hiring for a full-time order-packing role. Responsibilities include picking and packing books for global shipment, using voice automation and standard warehouse processes.

The site emphasizes safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. 3rd shift Sunday-Thursday 11:00pm-7:00am; compensation up to $19.78 per hour with benefits starting day one; background screening required.

Qualifications

• Pick and pack customer book orders using voice automation.
• Basic reading and math skills required.
• Must lift up to 35 lbs regularly, up to 55 lbs occasionally.
• Stand for an entire shift with minimal breaks.
• Able to climb stairs and work on an upper mezzanine.
• Minimum age 18.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer book orders for shipping.

Skills

Pick and pack orders

Voice automation

Basic reading

Math skills

Lift up to 55 lbs

Stand for shift

Climb stairs

Age 18+

Job description

• Full-time
• Compensation: up to USD 19.78 - 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

• 3rd Sunday-Thursday 11:00pm-7:00am

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 affirmative 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.