Job Overview
The Bangor Daily News is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Distribution Assistant to join our Circulation Department. The ideal candidate will coordinate the early morning distribution of newspapers to carriers at the distribution center, delivers dealer shortages, missed subscriber deliveries, and subscriber down routes as necessary. Ensures all routes are picked up on time for delivery each morning. Ensures the pick up of all newspapers is completed in a safe and orderly manner.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee and organize Ryder truck receipt and carrier pickup process at Distribution Center
- Answers basic carrier questions during the pick up process and communicates with the appropriate District Manager.
- Communicate with District Manager regarding delivery process each day
- Delivers newspapers to vendor locations as needed
- Drives to subscribers homes upon requests and delivers copy of the newspaper as needed
- Provides and receives messages from customer service department
- Assists in the delivery of late papers or missed bundles as necessary
- Assists in the delivery of papers on subscriber routes as necessary
- Assists in resolving customer service issues
- Maintains clean and professional appearance
- Must be capable of lifting 5-20 lbs bundles of newspapers
- Picks up daily mail for business office
- Other as needed duties
- Responsible for seeking out and participating in continuous professional growth and development.
Job Specifications
Part time
Hourly-Shift availability Tuesday through Saturday 3:00 am to 11:00 am
Clean driving record
Valid Driver's license
Reliable vehicle
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Ability to read, write and understand English
Ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions
Mileage reimbursement
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 24 per week
Work Location: On the road
