Job Description

Overview

This position is responsible for supporting the dock manager in various duties including distribution of product to independent contractors; which includes main newspapers, inserts and supplies. The lead dock worker will also assist in delivering product to open routes as needed under the direction of the Dock Manager.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload pallets of newspaper bundles from our vendor.

• Distribute newspaper bundles to individual bundle haulers.

• Prepare paperwork for each day’s distribution.

• Break down and organize carrier paperwork to facilitate distribution of product to independent contractors (IC).

• Ensure the amount of product distributed to IC is accurate according to IC route paperwork.

• Review previous day complaints with IC as needed.

• Review other route activity with IC as needed.

• Deliver open routes as needed.

• Maintain a clean mailroom and parking lot areas.

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with the independent contractors.

• This position will require overnight/early morning availability.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills

• Ability to operate pallet or hand jacks

• Attention to detail

• Ability to develop and maintain