Assistant District Manager

Hearst Magazines; Connecticut; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Hearst Connecticut Media Group in Connecticut is seeking a full-time Assistant DM to receive, store, and distribute materials in our warehouse, supporting shipping and receiving and assisting district managers with routes and delivery verifications.

The role requires forklift/pallet jack certification, a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 26-50 pounds, reliable transportation, and a safety-minded approach. Benefits include health/dental/vision coverage, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have certification for using forklift, pallet jack or other machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Reliable transportation and ability to pass drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load trucks and move materials between storage and designated areas.
• Distribute newspaper products and paperwork to independent contractors.
• Arrange materials on racks and shelves per product sequence.
• Maintain accessible and safe warehouse environment.
• Mark materials with identifying information.
• Record materials received or distributed.
• Coordinate with District Managers on routes and delivery verifications.
• Attend to facilities maintenance duties as needed.
• Sweep, dust, and mop; keep the workspace orderly.
• Wear appropriate safety equipment at all times.

Skills

Forklift certification

Reading comprehension

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Assistant DM receives, stores, distributes materials and products within the Hearst Media Services Warehouse. Assists with Shipping and Receiving materials and products in a responsible manner, which requires lifting and bending. This position will also require working with District Managers on handling down routes and delivery verifications.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Unload and load trucks.Moving materials and items from storage areas to other designated areas.
• Distribute newspaper products and print paperwork to independent contractor force
• Placing materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence of product.
• Ensuring warehouse is accessible and safe.
• Marking materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
• Recording of materials or items received or distributed.
• Work with District Managers on handing down routes and delivery verification.
• May be assigned facilities maintenance duties as needed.
• Sweeping, dusting and mopping.
• Organizing warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times.
• Wearing the proper safety equipment.
• Handling down routes and delivery verifications.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have certification for using forklift, pallet jack or other machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Reliable transportation and drug screening is required.
• Physical demands – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel materials and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or carry 26-50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Driver’s License, insurance and reliable vehicle.

Compensation:

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in Connecticut. The reasonable estimate, if hired in Connecticut, is $40,000 base. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.

Benefits:

Eligible employees enjoy Health, dental, vision coverage, Health savings and/or flexible spending accounts, short & long-term disability insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off for vacation, sick days, company holidays and floating holidays.

Job Type:

Full-Time

ABOUT US

Hearst Connecticut Media Group is the leading news organization in the state, serving readers across all platforms through its news portfolio — including CT Insider, the Connecticut Post, New Haven Register, Danbury’s News-Times, Greenwich Time, Stamford Advocate, The Register Citizen, The Middletown Press, The Norwalk Hour, Connecticut Magazine and more. With the largest news gathering team in the state, Hearst Connecticut has a serious journalistic commitment to provide local, watchdog and investigative reporting that informs, educates and entertains the communities they serve. In addition to its journalism, the organization provides innovative, unique advertising and marketing solutions for local and regional businesses to grow and succeed.

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HCMG is committed to growing and retaining a more diverse workforce that better reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage all people of working age, who are traditionally underrepresented in media to apply, including women, people of color, applicants with disabilities, those from the LGBTQ+ community and veterans.