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Delivery Assistant
The State Journal-Register
$16.00 per hour
Gannett Publishing Services, located in Springfield, IL at The State Journal-Register, is recruiting for a part-time, Delivery Assistant for our Newspaper Distribution Center working up to 29 hours per week. This individual provides general support for a Distribution center performing a variety of tasks and responsibilities within home delivery including delivery of newspapers.
We are looking for individuals willing to work nights (3rd shift), with flexibility to work a consistent schedule of 2-5 days per week.

• Complete required documentation and reports for center as needed.
• Maintain and repair news racks throughout the designated distribution area.
• Utilize industry specific software to handle required reporting for center.
• General housekeeping of distribution center
• Respond to and resolve subscriber service issues
• Unload and load trucks containing various print publications.
• Assist with delivering newspapers,
• Distribution and handling of daily and non-daily products to carriers, haulers, retailers and consumers.
• Open the Distribution Center and prepare for the independent contractor arrival by printing, preparing, and distributing specified reports and paperwork.

Requirements:
Valid driver’s license, satisfactory motor vehicle record, dependable automobile, and liability insurance required. Strong organizational and communication skills required for a fast-paced environment. Good time management skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. 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.
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