- P/T Hours: 6 DAYS/WEEK
- 3rd SHIFT (1 am- 9 pm)
- 50% WAREHOUSE and 50% DRIVING OWN VEHICLE
- $15/HR WITH $108/WEEK CAR ALLOWANCE
SCHEDULE: 3rd Shift, (Between 1:00 AM to 9:00 AM) / 6 Days. (Include Weekends)
Job Summary
This is a non-exempt position supporting the distribution of newspapers to independent delivery people and ensuring the quality of services to subscribers. Requires overnight and weekend ours in a PCF distribution center.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
• Unloads newspapers from delivery trucks, verifying receipt of complete paper draw.
• Distributes proper allocation of copies to independent contractors.
• Retrieve emails, prints, reviews paperwork with IC’s, and distributes as needed in advance of operations.
• Competent in the use and maintenance of pallet jack, pallet walker, re-charger, strapping machine and other equipment.
• Assists drivers in off-loading arriving tractor trailers, storing materials, re-loading trucks within established deadlines.
• As necessary may deliver open routes and/or show route to new independent contractor.
• As necessary may deliver replacement copies at the customers’ request.
• Learn layout of routes serviced from the distribution center and periodically audits routes for visual verification of contractual compliance by the IC.
• Assists in maintaining a daily record of: contracted geographic territories serviced, truck and contracted carrier dispatch times, systems problems and answers to customer complaints.
• Occasionally, in the Leader’s absence, prepares weekly route settlement to insure accurate compensation to contractors for services rendered.
• Occasionally may function as a working leader on the floor, but normally does not have supervisory responsibilities.
• All other warehouse and housekeeping work as necessary.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Technical and Functional
• Good verbal and written communication skills in person and on the phone
• Ability to learn layout of geographical area serviced from distribution center
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of the Independent Contractor Delivery Agreement
• Must have reliable vehicle, valid driver's license in the state where residing, and automobile insurance at limits required by PCF.
Required Physical Abilities
• Able to routinely lift heavy items.
• Able to unload bundles of newspapers (30 lbs to 50 lbs each) from delivery trucks and quickly move to spot for independent contractors.
• The understanding that the focus of the distribution center is to meet and/or exceed the established customer service objectives
• Able to operate automobile
• Competent in the use and maintenance of pallet jack, pallet walker, re-charger, strapping machine and other equipment.
Working Environment
• Able to work weekends and early morning hours
• Able to work in warehouse type environment
• Ability to access all types of personal and business property while meeting delivery deadlines.
• Able to meet deadlines and attendance standards
• Ability to function at night and in adverse conditions.
Experience, Education and Certifications Required
Experience Required
Requires 1-2 years related work experience