Light Picker/Packer: 2nd shift $18/hr

Bertelsmann; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution center for Penguin Random House is seeking Light Picker/Packers in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The role involves picking and packing books, requiring basic math and reading skills, as well as physical stamina for standing and lifting. Ideal candidates are flexible, communicate well, and can work as part of a team.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Generous paid time-off

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement is 16.
• Physical capability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly and occasionally 35 lbs.
• Ability to stand for an entire shift with minimal breaks.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer book orders using various methods.
• Process customer book returns as required.
• Maintain good overall safety and attendance record.

Skills

Basic reading skills

Basic math skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Job description

Company:Penguin Random House North America

Requisition ID:280732

Penguin Random House is the premier provider of distribution services in the publishing industry. Our state-of-the-art national fulfillment center, located in Crawfordsville Indiana,is seeking quality workers ready and available to work an agreed upon work schedule. It is only with a dedicated staff we are able to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations by picking, packing and shipping approximately 1.2 million books daily to customers around the world.

We have immediate openings for Light Picker/Packers on 2nd shift. Monday - Friday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Pick and pack customer book orders using a variety of methods including voice automation
• Process customer book returns in a variety of ways
• Using a computer and/or hand-held radio frequency (RF) equipment
• Requires basic reading and math skills
• Must be able to push, pull, bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 25 lbs.on a regular basis and occasionally up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for an entire shift (minimal breaks provided)
• Must be able to climb stairs and be comfortable working on an upper mezzanine level
• Must follow all safety rules and work well in a team-orientated environment
• Must possess the flexibility to work in other areas based on business needs
• Minimum age requirement is 16
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain good overall safety and attendance record
• Work well in a team-orientated environment
• Must adhere toall established safety and precaution measures. The Health and Safety of all our employees is critical.
• Must be flexible and cross-trained in other areas to assist with work in other departments based on business needs

We offer anexcellent benefits package andgenerous paid time-off typically within 45 days of employment. New hireswith a good attendance record anda positive attitude will have theopportunity to advance tohigher paying positions.

Background and Drug Screening is part of the employment process.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children’s publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 250 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children’s Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found athttp://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.