Shipping Associate II (6am - 2pm)

Hachette Book Group; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hachette Book Group in Indiana seeks a warehouse associate to assemble and prepare orders for shipment, induct freight into the system, and ensure accuracy with proper paperwork. You will wrap pallets, restage them, and load trucks under supervision, following the direction of a supervisor or manager.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and physical stamina, with daily dock duties and setup of pallets and dock spot sheets. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate forklift equipment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with good math skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble customer orders and induct freight into the system.
• Wrap and restage dock pallets for shipment.
• Deliver pallets to correct lanes and load trucks as directed.
• Report problems to supervisor or manager.
• Sweep and clean the dock area and set up next day pallets and sheets.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Walkie Rider operation

Attention to detail

Math skills

Communication skills

Work ethic

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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.