Delivery Assistant

Delivery Assistant

Gannett Publishing Services, located in Springfield, IL at The State Journal-Register, is recruiting for a part-time Delivery Assistant for our Newspaper Distribution Center working up to 29 hours per week. This individual provides general support for a Distribution center, performing a variety of tasks and responsibilities within home delivery, including the delivery of newspapers.

We are looking for individuals willing to work night (3rd shift), with flexibility to work a consistent schedule of 2-5 days per week.

• Distribution and handling of daily and non-daily products to carriers, haulers, retailers and consumers.
• Unload and load trucks containing various print publications.
• Open the Distribution Center and prepare for the independent contractor's arrival by printing, preparing, and distributing specified reports and paperwork.
• Utilize industry-specific software to handle the required reporting for the center.
• General housekeeping of the distribution center
• Complete required documentation and reports for the center as needed.
• Assist with delivering newspapers.
• Respond to and resolve subscriber service issues.
• Maintain and repair news racks throughout the designated distribution area.

Requirements:

Valid driver's license, satisfactory motor vehicle record, dependable automobile, and liability insurance required. Strong organizational and communication skills required for a fast-paced environment. Good time management skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to push and pull carts loaded with newspapers weighing up to 500 pounds with assistance and repetitively lift newspaper bundles weighing up to 25 pounds.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant's disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals' application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.'s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.