2nd Shift Sure Sort Associate

Simon & Schuster•Riverside, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is seeking a Sure Sort Associate for its distribution center. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient flow of books and other materials within the distribution process. The company, with a history spanning 100 years, is dedicated to providing a wide range of literary works in various formats and is recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Careful attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Ability to stand for up to 8 hours/day

Nice To Haves

Some analytical experience is preferable.
Knowledgeable in sure-sort/dyna-pro systems

Responsibilities

Meet with supervisor at start of shift to receive committed work for the day.
Organize area and delegate required duties to the rest of the sure-sort staff (picking and packing).
Work with supervisors and send employees to other areas if not needed at sure-sort.
Delegate packers to clear lines picking lines.
Help organize totes by batch and set up for next shift.
Communicate with supervisors when missing totes/inventory so it can be expedited.
Work as a team with fellow expeditor.
Able to run sure-sort machine and expected to trouble-shoot BOT issues and clear jams.
Pack out the sure-sort wall when needed.
Communicate any unresolved machine issues to tech/management so the problem is resolved quickly.