Material Handler - Part-time 1st Shift (11am - 3:30PM)

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Monroe (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% employee discount

Job summary

BARNES & NOBLE Monroe Distribution Center is hiring for material handler roles in our warehouse. You will help ensure accurate and timely fulfillment of orders for our Barnes & Noble stores and .com customers, with focus on quality and efficiency.

This position involves lifting, palletizing, and moving goods, rotating through various material handler duties, and contributing to a collaborative team. Prior warehouse experience is preferred; schedule flexibility is required during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices at all times.
• Basic written and verbal communication and math skills.
• Be detail-oriented and accurate.
• Prior warehouse experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment.
• Palletize, put away, and ship product timely and accurately.
• Lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and rotate among material handler duties.
• Meet or exceed daily production goals with a sense of urgency.
• Assist new hires and respond to questions from team members.
• Communicate positively with booksellers and management.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Flexible schedule during peak season as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Safety-conscious

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Detail-oriented

Warehouse experience

Job description

Barnes & Noble Monroe Distribution Center is HIRING!

Currently, we are looking to urgently fill package handler positions in our Warehouse.

• Starting rate of pay $17.50 per hour for 1st shift
• Overtime offered for daily and weekend shifts.
• Generous 50% employee discounts available to use in our stores and cafes!
• Positive work environment!

We are located just off Exit 8A on the NJ Turnpike.

Explore Why Barnes & Noble Is a Great Place to Work

We offer career opportunities that are more than just a job.

YOU’RE VALUED. Our employees are fundamental to our business. We aim to ensure you always have the tools and resources you need to succeed.

YOU’RE INVOLVED. Working in our distribution centers is a great way to support our stores and customers.

YOU’RE A PART OF A TEAM. We foster a collaborative environment, so that our employees are passionate about their jobs and the company.

YOU HAVE OPPORTUNITIES. Once on-board, many of us move within the organization, transitioning through multiple areas of our business.

YOU MAKE AN IMPACT. Many on our team enjoy long careers with us and have a real influence on our business.

YOU’RE ENCOURAGED. We offer a supportive environment, where you can lean into challenges, while continuously learning.

As a material handler, you have a passion for great service and ensure the accurate and timely fulfillment of customer orders, for our Barnes & Noble stores and .com customers. You take pride in assuring product is available to complete the order fulfillment process, taking care to minimize any quality issues. A material handler consistently meets or exceeds the daily production goals and is comfortable performing these duties in a warehouse environment and in accordance with our Core Values.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to all safety protocols and foster a safe work environment.
• Palletize, put away and ship product in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work on the warehouse floor which includes repeated lifting, bending, and reaching up to 50 lbs. and ability to stand for long periods of time in any area as needed.
• Is able to rotate within all material handler functions including but not limited to loading and unloading, providing trays and case pack materials within the Packing Department and other duties as assigned.
• Work with a sense of urgency and care, assuring individual and department daily production goals are met or exceeded.
• Assist new hires and department transfers in a friendly and approachable manner with any questions they may have.
• Communicate in a positive manner with all booksellers and members of management with any questions or concerns.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Flexible with schedule required during peak season as business needs arise.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Can multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a safe manner at all times.
• Possess basic written and verbal communication skills as well as mathematical skills.
• Is detailed and accurate.
• Prior warehouse experience is preferred.

Expected Behaviors:

• Show respect and kindness to all your fellow booksellers.
• Act with empathy and care for others.
• Act with integrity and trust, promoting our bookselling culture and core values.
• Is efficient and works well in a fast-paced environment.
• Is collaborative and enjoys working with people.
• Is motivated to provide exceptional customer service.