Distribution Assistant
Hicksville, NY (USA)
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Post Date: 10/28/09 Company: Publishers Circulation Fulfillment Corp
Compensation: not given Contact:
Job Type: Part Time Phone:
Education: High School / GED Fax:
Experience: Entry Level Mailing Address:
Travel: Negligible
Reference: 2356

Job Description:

Job Summary


This is an entry level non-exempt position. Under the direction of management, and in accordance with the corporate policy and standard operating procedures, concentrates efforts on assisting management in the administrative aspects of distribution center operation.


Essential Functions & Responsibilities


§ Actively participates in the daily operations under the direction of management


§ Operate all office equipment including copy machine, fax and computer system. Also handle electronic and manual C.O.I.’s


§ Produce reports and assist to complete route maintenance such as sequencing of delivery lists and routing of subscriber accounts to insure the most efficient order and timeliness of delivery


§ Assist in maintaining a daily record of contracted routes serviced, truck and contracted carrier arrival times, systems problems, and answers to customers’ complaints


§ Assist management in contracting independent carriers within the scope of the agreement


§ In the absence of management, prepare weekly route settlement to insure accurate compensation to contractors for services rendered


§ Inform contracted carriers or distribution generalists of customer complaints on their respective geographic territories on a daily basis and follow-up any service complaints to insure situations have been resolved


§ Learn layout of all geographic territories serviced from the distribution center and periodically audit routes for efficiency


Other Functions



  • Perform other duties as required


Essential Qualifications



Knowledge, Skills & Abilities


Technical and Functional


§ Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes


§ Use of PC and/or computer terminal.


§ Good verbal and communication skills in person and on the phone


§ Able to meet deadlines and attendance standards


§ Ability to develop thorough knowledge of the Independent Contractor Delivery Agreement


§ Ability to learn layout of geographic area serviced from the distribution center




Required Physical Abilities


§ Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach, bend and move around the facility


§ On occasion, may unload bundles of newspapers (30-50 lbs. each) from delivery trucks and quickly move to spot for independent contractors


Required Mental Abilities



§ Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions and to deal with problems involving a few variables


§ Ability to perform basic math skills, use decimals to complete ratios and percents



Working Environment


§ Ability to function at night and in adverse conditions



Experience, Education and Certifications Required


Experience Required


No experience required


Previous newspaper delivery experience preferred, but not required


Required Educational Level


High School Diploma or equivalent









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