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

Apply now!; Maryland; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Random House's Westminster, MD distribution center is hiring for warehouse roles on site. You will pick and pack book orders and help ship about 1.2 million books daily to customers worldwide, using voice automation and standard warehouse methods.

The job requires basic reading and math, the ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 35 pounds regularly (55 pounds occasionally), climb stairs, and be 18 or older. The position offers benefits and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Requires basic reading and math skills.
• Must be able to push, pull, bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 35 pounds on a regular basis, occasionally up to 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.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer book orders using voice automation.
• Meet daily fulfillment targets and assist with shipping.
• Operate in a high-volume distribution center environment.

Skills

Reading & math

Lifting 35–55 lb

Stand for shift

Stairs access

Age 18+

Job description

Company:

Work Location: Westminster, 400 Hahn Road, United States

Work Location Type: onsite

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 Aff… 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.

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