Assistant District Manager

Hearst • Bridgeport, CT

270d

About The Position

The Assistant DM receives, stores, distributes materials and products within the Hearst Media Services Warehouse. Assists with Shipping and Receiving materials and products in a responsible manner, which requires lifting and bending. This position will also require working with District Managers on handling down routes and delivery verifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have certification for using forklift, pallet jack or other machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Reliable transportation and drug screening is required.
• Physical demands - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel materials and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or carry 26-50 pounds or more.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load trucks.
• Moving materials and items from storage areas to other designated areas.
• Distribute newspaper products and print paperwork to independent contractor force.
• Placing materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence of product.
• Ensuring warehouse is accessible and safe.
• Marking materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
• Recording of materials or items received or distributed.
• Work with District Managers on handing down routes and delivery verification.
• May be assigned facilities maintenance duties as needed.
• Sweeping, dusting and mopping.
• Organizing warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times.
• Wearing the proper safety equipment.
• Handling down routes and delivery verifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: High school or GED