Part Time Driving/Warehouse opportunity - Early morning
$10/hour plus $75 weekly car allowance
PCF Welcomes Safe Drivers who have
Access to a vehicle that can be used at work
A valid drivers license in the state of residence
A driving record that demonstrates you are a safe driver
A readiness to work the overnight shift in our distribution sites.
Job Summary
This is an entry-level position which supports the distribution of newspapers to independent delivery people in the overnight shift.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Actively participates in the daily operations under the direction of supervisor.
- Responsible for unloading bundles of newspapers from delivery trucks, verifying receipt of complete paper draw, and distributing proper allocation of copies to each independent contractor.
- Use and maintenance of pallet jack, pallet walker, recharger, strapping machine and other equipment.
- Assisting drivers in off-loading arriving tractor trailers, storing materials, reloading trucks within established deadlines.
- Deliver open geographic territories and show geographic territories to new independent contract carriers.
- Deliver replacement copies at the customers’ request.
- Learn layout of all geographic territories serviced from the distribution center and periodically audit routes for efficiency.
- On occasion, may assist in maintaining a daily record of: contracted geographic territories serviced, truck and contracted carrier arrival times, systems problems and answers to customer complaints.
- Occasionally, in the Supervisor or Coordinator’s absence, prepare weekly route settlement to insure accurate compensation to contractors for services rendered.
- Using automobile, visually verify delivery of newspapers and other products.
- All other warehouse and housekeeping work as necessary.
Other Functions
- Able to routinely lift heavy items.
- Able to use and arrange proper maintenance for pallet walker, pallet jacket, recharger, computer, printer, trucks, and company vehicle.
- Good verbal and communication skills in person and on the phone.
- Ability to access all types of personal and business property while meeting delivery deadlines.
- Ability to function at night and in adverse conditions.
Essential Qualifications
Competencies
Action Oriented, Priority Setting, Composure, Drive for Results, Timely Decision Making
Technical and Functional
- Good verbal communication skills Ability to learn layout of geographical area serviced from distribution center
- Ability to develop thorough knowledge of the Independent Contractor Delivery Agreement
Required Physical Abilities
- Able to routinely lift heavy items Able to unload bundles of newspapers (30-50 lbs each) multiple times on a daily basis
- Must have reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurance
Working Environment
- Able to meet deadlines and attendance standards
- Able to work weekends and early morning hours (2AM-10AM)
- Able to work in warehouse type environment
Experience, Education and Certifications Required
No industry experience is required for this job.
High School Education, Equivalency Degree of Equivalent Experience Preferred
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