Distribution Assistant

Gannett; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Distribution Assistant to join their team in Indianapolis. This full-time role is crucial for ensuring timely newspaper delivery and maintaining high customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and work collaboratively with others. You will play a vital role in supporting district operations, addressing subscriber issues, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the distribution center. If you are passionate about delivering quality service and enjoy teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement at $0.70 per mile

Qualifications

• Must have a current valid driver’s license and good driving history.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with district operations and deliver newspapers as needed.
• Contact subscribers regarding delivery service and address issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Accountability

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application on Gannett Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com

Distribution Assistant

Gannett Publishing Services
Indianapolis, IN

$19.00/hour **This role works 3rd shift hours**

We are seeking a Full-Time Distribution Assistant for our Newspaper Distribution Center in Indianapolis, IN.

We put a premium on personal integrity, teamwork, accountability, problem solving, a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills and winning.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with district operations
• Delivers newspapers to subscribers as necessary to fill in for open/down routes or redeliver missed newspapers
• Contacts subscribers regarding their delivery service
• Addresses subscriber service issues with carriers
• May distribute newspapers within the distribution center
• Assists the manager in handling paperwork and updating address database information including route sequencing and navigation
• Assists in audits of single copy outlets such as racks and retailers as requested. Maintains a clean and safe working environment

Preferred Requirements:

• Newspaper Industry Knowledge
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Must work well with others and be team oriented in nature

• Current valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and good driving history required
• Mileage Reimbursement is paid out at .70 cents per mile

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [e-mail].