Distribution Associate PT

Lee Enterprises; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Enterprises is seeking a Warehouse Worker to distribute newspapers and materials to independent contractors. The role requires driving, on-site attendance, night and weekend shifts, and reporting to the Home Delivery Manager.

You will handle quality control of bundles, dispose of returns, maintain dock cleanliness, and communicate with managers about routes. Occasional paper deliveries may be required; a valid driving license and reliable vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality control of newspaper bundles being distributed to contractors.
• Verification and disposal of single copy returns.
• Maintain cleanliness of dock area.
• Communicate with Home Delivery Manager and District Sales Managers in the event of a route not picked up by contractor.
• Occasionally deliver newspapers as required.
• Must fully comply with all company policies and procedures and at all times when representing the company, operate in a thorough professional manner including communication, attendance, punctuality and dress.
• On-site, regular and reliable attendance is required.

Job description

The Warehouse worker distributes newspapers and materials to independent contractors. The Warehouse worker reports to the Home Delivery Manager.Safely drive to and from locations, hold a valid driving license, and maintain a safe driving record.On-site, regular and reliable attendance is required, as is a reliable vehicle. Must be able to work nights and weekends. The Warehouse Lead ensures the nightly duties are completed by the team day-to-day and reports directly to the Circulation Director.

JOB DUTIES

• Ensure quality control of newspaper bundles being distributed to contractors.
• Verification and disposal of single copy returns.
• Maintain cleanliness of dock area.
• Communicate with Home Delivery Manager and District Sales Managers in the event of a route not picked up by contractor.
• Occasionally deliver newspapers as required.
• Must fully comply with all company policies and procedures and at all times when representing the company, operate in a thorough professional manner including communication, attendance, punctuality and dress.
• On-site, regular and reliable attendance is required.

Why Join Us?

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs.

• medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with company match.
• generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work.
• paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 75 markets in 26 states. Year to date, Lee's newspapers have an average daily circulation of 1.0 million, and our legacy websites, including acquisitions, reach more than 34 million digital unique visitors.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion

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We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.