Assistant Delivery Manager

Assistant Delivery Manager - The News Journal

$18.00 per hour. 20-29 hours per week. $2,250 Sign-On Bonus! .65 per mile (mileage reimbursement)

Gannett Publishing Services located at The News Journal is recruiting for a part-time (30+ hours per week) Distribution Coordinator for our Newspaper Distribution Centers in the Dover / Middletown area (Kent County to Southern New Castle County) working up to 29 hours per week. This individual provides general support for a Distribution center performing various tasks and responsibilities within home delivery including delivery of newspapers. The position requires flexibility to work varied nights and hours including weekends and holidays as needed.

• Distribution and handling of daily and non-daily products to carriers, haulers, retailers, and consumers.
• Unload and load trucks containing various print publications.
• Open the Distribution Center and prepare for the independent contractor's arrival by printing, preparing, and distributing specified reports and paperwork.
• General housekeeping of the distribution center
• Complete required documentation and reports for the center as needed.
• Assist with delivering newspapers.
• Respond to and resolve subscriber service issues.

Requirements : GED or High School Diploma. Valid driver's license, satisfactory motor vehicle record, dependable automobile, and liability insurance required. Strong organizational and communication skills are needed for a fast-paced environment. Good computer skills including Microsoft Office. Must be able to push and pull carts loaded with newspapers weighing up to 500 pounds with assistance and repetitively lift newspaper bundles weighing up to 25 pounds.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant's disability or religion, to complete this employment application and / or any other process in connection with an individuals' application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.'s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.