Summer Warehouse Associate

Simon & Schuster, Inc.; Riverside Township (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company in publishing as a Summer Warehouse Associate in Riverside, NJ. This role is perfect for High School or College students needing summer work, offering responsibilities that include using RF devices and pallet jacks to pick orders and execute various tasks in a busy distribution center.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance coverage

Tuition assistance program

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Ability to handle 50+ pounds and work at heights of 25+ feet.
• Must stand for up to 8 hours/day.
• Minimum age is 16 years old.

Responsibilities

• Use RF device to pick customer orders.
• Perform moves, cycle counts, and pack out stock.
• Support various departments as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Analytical experience

Education

High School or College student

Tools

RF device

Pallet jack

Job description

Posted Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

Job Overview

This temporary role is for Summer Warehouse Associates within the Riverside, NJ distribution center of Simon & Schuster, a 100-year-old book publishing company.

This role is intended for High School or College students needing a summer job.

What you will be doing on a daily basis:

• Using RF device to pick customer orders for Split Case replenishment via supervisor’s direction.
• Use of pallet jack
• Complete work assignments accurately and timely
• Perform moves, cycle counts, pack out and re-box excess stock weekly.
• Able to work independently as well as with other coworkers when needed in specific areas.
• Take direction from different leads when working in other areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Some requirements:

• Ability to handle 50+ pounds and work at heights of up to 25+ feet.
• You must have careful attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Some analytical experience is preferable.
• You must have the ability to stand for up to 8 hours/day
• Minimum age is 16 years old (Working papers required for under 18 years of age)
• Pay: $15.50/hr
• Summer Help only – not to exceed 40hrs in a week.
• Support various depts as needed

Shift and Schedule:

• We are currently looking for 1st shift (5:00 AM – 1:00 PM) and 2nd shift (1:00 PM - 9:00 PM) Full-time or Part-Time

Location: Riverside, NJ

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies , including theWorkplace Privacy Notice , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.