Distribution Driver - PT

Lee Enterprises; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time benefits

Medical, dental, vision

Short and long-term disability

401K with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Lee Enterprises’ Rapid City Journal is seeking a part-time Distribution driver to transport and unload newspapers, approx. 20–24 hours per week. Shifts are 5:30 PM–2:30 AM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Qualifications include a valid DOT physical, a good driving record, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Prior warehouse or hauling experience and forklift familiarity are preferred. We offer a comprehensive benefits program and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• DOT physical required and paid by company.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Good driving record required.
• Previous warehouse/hauling experience desired.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate or be trained to operate a forklift.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Transport and unload newspapers for distribution.
• Work as part of the distribution team and adhere to schedule.

Skills

DOT physical

Good driving record

Team communication

Lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

The Rapid City Journal is seeking a part-time Distribution driver able to work 20-24 hours per week to transport and unload newspapers. This position has PT benefits available and the hours are 5:30 PM-2:30 AM Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

As a member of our distribution team, we are looking for the following qualifications:

• DOT physical will be required and paid for by company
• High school diploma or GED
• Good driving record
• Previous warehouse, building, hauling experience desired
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to operate or be trained to operate a forklift
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment

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. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of local news and information and a major subscription and advertising platform, with daily and weekly newspapers and rapidly expanding digital products serving 114 markets across 25 states. Our core commitment is to provide valuable, intensely local news and information to the communities we serve.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.