Distribution Associate

Colonial Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Colonial Group in the Richmond area is seeking a newspaper carrier to join its distribution team. The role reports to the Regional Manager and requires early-morning routes across Metro Richmond and surrounding counties, with a 1:00 a.m. start and a 6:00 a.m.

finish. You will deliver home, single copy, and TMC routes, train new carriers when asked, and assist with distribution center tasks such as paperwork and warehouse cleanup.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a dependable vehicle with insurance and VA license.
• Must have an active working smartphone.
• Capable of lifting 40 lbs and walking/climbing stairs as needed.
• Dependability and punctuality are essential for route deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Report to Regional Manager and work across Metro Richmond distribution area.
• Deliver home delivery, single copy and TMC routes daily.
• Occasionally train prospective carriers on a route as directed.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the distribution center (paperwork, bundles, cleaning).
• Work hours 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., five days per week (25 hours).
• Rotating day off schedule: Mon/Sat, Tue/Wed, Thu/Fri.

Skills

Dependability

Mobility / Driving

Active smartphone

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or an equivalent GED.
• Must have a dependable vehicle and access to a back‑up vehicle with proof of insurance licensed to do business in the state of Virginia. A valid VA driver’s license in good standing.
• Must have an active working smartphone.
• Capable of using Microsoft Office.
• Able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. and able to walk and climb stairs at an average rate of speed for an active adult.
• Dependability is the key in order to maintain this position. Completing route assignments on time is a must. Frequent absence or tardiness and the inability to complete route deliveries in an acceptable amount of time will result in immediate termination.

Job Description

• Will report directly to the Regional Manager and must be willing to work in any part of our distribution area in Metro Richmond and the surrounding counties.
• Will primarily be responsible for route delivery daily which includes our home delivery, single copy and TMC routes.
• From time to time this position will also train prospective carriers on a delivery route as designated by the Regional Manager.
• When not delivering newspaper routes this position will assist with the day to day operations of the distribution center which may include distributing paperwork, bundles of newspapers and cleaning up the warehouse.
• Work schedule/hours – 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. 5 days per week for a total of 25 hours per week
• Position will operate on a rotating day off schedule Monday through Saturday (mon/tue, wed/thu, fri/sat)