PC Shipping Associate II (8a-4p)

Hachette Book Group; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,200; Full time

Job summary

Hachette Book Group is seeking a Warehouse Associate to prepare orders for shipment and manage dock pallets at our distribution center in Indiana. You will log freight, scan cartons, and ensure pallets are correctly staged and delivered to the proper lanes.

The role requires physical work, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and experience with forklifts or pallet jacks. Team collaboration and reliable attendance are essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Experience operating forklifts or pallet jacks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare orders for shipping by logging freight into the system and scanning cartons to the correct dock spots.
• Wrap and restage completed dock pallets.
• Deliver completed pallets to designated lanes.
• Load trucks per supervisor/manager directions.
• Report issues to supervisor or manager.
• Sweep and clean the dock area after dispatching cartons.
• Set up next day’s dock spots with pallets and sheets.

Skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Walkie Rider operation

Counterbalance forklift

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Walkie Rider

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

SUMMARY

Assemble and assure all orders to be shipped are accurate, intact, have proper paperwork attached, and are sent via the appropriate carrier.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Get customers orders together by inducting freight into the system (throwing cops and bops), running fops and scanning cartons to the appropriate dock spot.
• Wrap and restage completed dock pallets.
• Deliver completed pallets to correct lanes.
• Load trucks with direction from Supervisor or Manager
• Communication - must report all problems to Supervisor or Manager
• Sweep and clean the full case area once all cartons are thrown.
• Set up the next day's dock spots with pallets and dock spot sheets.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Physically challenging-ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for extended hours.
• Ability to operate Walkie Riders, and counterbalance trucks.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment.
• Math skills-High school level.
• Good communication skills.
• Proven work ethic.
• Good Attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

At least a high school diploma or equivalent.

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.