Material Handler - Part-time 1st shift (7AM to 11AM)

Barnes & Noble, Inc.; Monroe (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount 50%

Overtime available

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Monroe Distribution Center in New Jersey is hiring package handlers to support our stores and .com customers. The role focuses on accurate and timely fulfillment in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

As a material handler, you will lift up to 50 lbs, rotate among packing and loading duties, and work with a team that values safety, service, and collaboration. Overtime opportunities are available; a generous employee discount is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated safe work practices.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills and math basics.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety protocols and foster a safe work environment.
• Palletize, put away and ship product in a timely and accurate manner.
• Lift up to 50 lbs, and stand for long periods of time.
• Rotate within material handler functions including loading/unloading and packing materials.
• Work with urgency to meet daily production goals.
• Assist new hires and transfers with questions.
• Communicate positively with booksellers and management.
• Comply with company policies.
• Flexible with schedule during peak season.

Skills

Multitasking

Safety-conscious

Communication

Math skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Summary Barnes & Noble Monroe Distribution Center is HIRING!

Location

NJ-Monroe Township

Classification

Temporary

Job Summary Barnes & Noble Monroe Distribution Center is HIRING!

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

Pay & Benefits

• 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.

Expected Behaviors

• Prior warehouse experience is preferred.
• 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.