Shipping

Cengage Learning•Independence, KY

About The Position

We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ . What you'll do here: As a valued member of the distribution team, the primary objective for this position is to safely and accurately ship product to Cengage Learning customers. You will be responsible for performing all duties associated with the systematic and manual processing of international and domestic shipments from the domestic shipping department including safe and proper usage of powered industrial trucks (PIT). You will interact with truck drivers for loading of freight and signing Bills of Lading. You will stage cartons as designated by deliveries. QC/prep pallets to wrap. You will build, wrap, load and stage orders for the customer. You will process full case at induction. You will craft UPS and FedEx shipments. You will continuously reach, lift, push and pull up to 40 lbs to return individual units to appropriate locations. Safely lift, push, pull and relocate packages up to 50 lbs as required. You will cross-train in various departments within the distribution center. Be committed to the team effort. You will also have other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least 16 years of age.
Skilled in site recognition/matching of numeric and alpha groupings.
Able to comprehend simple instructions.
Must have legible handwriting.
Must have basic math skills.
Be flexible with work hours.
Basic computer experience.
Stand and walk for 8-10 hours.
Follow all safety practices and policies.

Nice To Haves

Prior PIT experience.
Prior RF experience.
Prior distribution experience.

Responsibilities

Safely and accurately ship product to Cengage Learning customers.
Perform all duties associated with the systematic and manual processing of international and domestic shipments from the domestic shipping department including safe and proper usage of powered industrial trucks (PIT).
Interact with truck drivers for loading of freight and signing Bills of Lading.
Stage cartons as designated by deliveries.
QC/prep pallets to wrap.
Build, wrap, load and stage orders for the customer.
Process full case at induction.
Craft UPS and FedEx shipments.
Continuously reach, lift, push and pull up to 40 lbs to return individual units to appropriate locations.
Safely lift, push, pull and relocate packages up to 50 lbs as required.
Cross-train in various departments within the distribution center.
Be committed to the team effort.
Other duties as assigned.