Overview
Penguin Random House is the premier provider of distribution services in the publishing industry. Our fulfillment center, located in Reno , NV is seeking qualified workers and available to work. It is only with a dedicated staff we are able to meet and exceed our customers expectations by picking, packing and shipping approximately 1.2 million books daily to customers around the world.
Full job description
About the company
Penguin Random House is the premier provider of distribution services in the publishing industry. Our fulfillment center, located in Reno , NV is seeking qualified workers and available to work. It is only with a dedicated staff we are able to meet and exceed our customers expectations by picking, packing and shipping approximately 1.2 million books daily to customers around the world.
Full job description
We have an immediate opening for a Material Handler on our 2nd shift. ($19.35/hr.)
Monday - Friday (10:30am - 6:30pm)
Qualifications and requirements
Position Responsibilites
- Palletize cartons and prepare cartons to ship.
- Maintain a safe and clean work area.
- Perform product movement or other special work as requested by supervisor.
May also be expected to:
- Pick orders and pack books into designated cartons.
- Assemble/disassemble all needed materials for prepacks and assortments.
- Wrap small orders, apply proper postage and labels, tape packages and take to shipping
- Weigh apply postage to all publicity mailings and route directly to shipping.
- When necessary, change price of books either by machine or manually, operate various equipment, such as tape and price stickering machine.
- Fill completed cartons with bubble wrap in final pack.
Minimum Requirements
- Must show initiative to work with little direct supervision.
- Must be able to read, write and perform simple math.
- Must be able to regularly lift cartons up to 35 pounds, up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to lift, move and handle empty pallets.
Additional information
Penguin Random House, LLC offers a competitive salary, generous paid time off programs to support a healthy work/life balance and a rich benefits package to include: medical, vision, dental, disability, life insurance, dependent life insurance and 401k for which you are eligible your first day.
- Vacation – Less than a year – 10 days, 1 year but less than 2 – 15 days
- Personal Time - 4 Days
- Sick Time – 5 Days
- Parental Leave – 12 Weeks
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement - $500.00
- 13 Paid Holidays a Year
Background Screening is part of the employee process
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We value the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Requirements & qualifications
Position Responsibilites
- Palletize cartons and prepare cartons to ship.
- Maintain a safe and clean work area.
- Perform product movement or other special work as requested by supervisor.
May also be expected to:
- Pick orders and pack books into designated cartons.
- Assemble/disassemble all needed materials for prepacks and assortments.
- Wrap small orders, apply proper postage and labels, tape packages and take to shipping
- Weigh apply postage to all publicity mailings and route directly to shipping.
- When necessary, change price of books either by machine or manually, operate various equipment, such as tape and price stickering machine.
- Fill completed cartons with bubble wrap in final pack.
Minimum Requirements
- Must show initiative to work with little direct supervision.
- Must be able to read, write and perform simple math.
- Must be able to regularly lift cartons up to 35 pounds, up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to lift, move and handle empty pallets.
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