Temporary Material Handler 1st Shift (7:00AM-3:30PM)

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Monroe, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% employee discount

Overtime offered

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Monroe Distribution Center in New Jersey is seeking a Temporary Material Handler for the 1st Shift (7:00AM-3:30PM). You will palletize, store, and ship products while adhering to safety protocols on the warehouse floor.

Starting rate is $17.50 per hour with overtime opportunities and a generous 50% employee discount. This role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities to contribute to store services and customer support.

Qualifications

• Multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain safety practices at all times.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Basic math skills for counting and packing.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
• Prior warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment.
• Palletize, store, and ship product accurately and on time.
• Rotate through material handler tasks as needed.
• Push, lift, and move up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Assist with training new hires and transfers as needed.
• Communicate with team and management about questions or concerns.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Support peak season scheduling requirements.

Skills

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Written and verbal communication

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Warehouse experience

Job description

Temporary Material Handler 1st Shift (7:00AM-3:30PM)

Barnes & Noble Monroe Distribution Center is HIRING! Currently, we are looking to urgently fill package handler positions in our Warehouse.

• 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.

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 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 & 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.
• Prior warehouse experience is preferred.

Expected Behaviors

• 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.