Crawfordsville, Indiana: Light Picker/packer: 1st Shift $16.00/hr.

Light Picker/Packer

Penguin Random House is the premier provider of distribution services in the publishing industry. Our state-of-the-art national fulfillment center, located in Crawfordsville Indiana, is seeking quality workers ready and available to work an agreed upon work schedule. It is only with a dedicated staff we are able to meet and exceed our customers' expectations by picking, packing, and shipping approximately 1.2 million books daily to customers around the world. We have immediate openings for Light Picker/Packers on 1st shift. Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. or 7:30 am - 3:30 pm $16.00/hr.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Pick and pack customer book orders using a variety of methods including voice automation
• Process customer book returns in a variety of ways
• Using a computer and/or hand-held radio frequency (RF) equipment
• Requires basic reading and math skills
• Must be able to push, pull, bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis and occasionally up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for an entire shift (minimal breaks provided)
• Must be able to climb stairs and be comfortable working on an upper mezzanine level
• Must follow all safety rules and work well in a team-oriented environment
• Must possess the flexibility to work in other areas based on business needs
• Minimum age requirement is 16
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain good overall safety and attendance record
• Work well in a team-oriented environment
• Must adhere to all established safety and precaution measures
• Must be flexible and cross-trained in other areas to assist with work in other departments based on business needs

We offer an excellent benefits package and generous paid time-off typically within 45 days of employment. New hires with a good attendance record and a positive attitude will have the opportunity to advance to higher paying positions. Background and Drug Screening is part of the employment process.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.