Material Handler Seasonal- 1st Shift

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Monroe (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting rate $16.50 per hour

Overtime available

Generous 50% employee discount

Positive work environment

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is seeking a Package Handler at the Monroe Distribution Center. The role involves adhering to safety protocols, palletizing products, and working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The ideal candidate should have multitasking abilities, basic communication skills, and a preference for prior warehouse experience. Overtime is available, and employees enjoy a generous discount on store purchases.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely at all times.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills and mathematical skills.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• Prior warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 with repeated lifting and standing for long periods.
• Assist new hires and address any questions they have.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Warehouse experience

Job description

Location: Monroe Distribution Center, just off Exit 8A on the NJ Turnpike.

Position: Package Handler (Warehouse).

Benefits

• Starting rate $16.50 per hour for first shift.
• Overtime available for daily and weekend shifts.
• Generous 50% employee discount for Barnes & Noble stores and cafes.
• Positive work environment.

What You Do

• 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, involving repeated lifting, bending, and reaching up to 50 lbs, and standing for long periods as needed.
• Rotate within all material handler functions, including loading/unloading, providing trays, case pack materials, and other duties assigned.
• Work with a sense of urgency and care, ensuring daily production goals are met or exceeded.
• Assist new hires and department transfers and address any questions they have.
• Communicate positively with all booksellers and management.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Flexible with schedule required during peak season as business needs arise.

Knowledge & Experience

• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely at all times.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills and mathematical skills.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• Prior warehouse experience preferred.

Expected Behaviors

• Show respect and kindness to all fellow booksellers.
• Act with empathy and care for others.
• Act with integrity and trust, promoting the bookselling culture and core values.
• Be efficient and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Be collaborative and enjoy working with people.
• Be motivated to provide exceptional customer service.