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This is a role within the distribution center of Simon & Schuster in Riverside, NJ, a 100-year-old company with offices around the world, that is also the only US owned book publishing house. For this role we are seeking a Sure Sort Inductor.

What you will be doing on a daily basis

+ Meet with supervisor at start of shift to receive committed work for the day.

+ Organize area and delegate required duties to the rest of the sure-sort staff (picking and packing)

+ Work with supervisors and send employees to other areas if not needed at sure-sort.

+ Delegate packers to clear lines picking lines.

+ Help organize totes by batch and set up for next shift.

+ Communicate with supervisors when missing totes/inventory so it can be expedited.

+ Work as a team with fellow expeditor.

+ Able to run sure-sort machine and expected to trouble-shoot BOT issues and clear jams.

+ Pack out the sure-sort wall when needed.

+ Communicate any unresolved machine issues to tech/management so the problem is resolved quickly.

Some requirements:

+ You must have careful attention to detail and strong communication skills.

+ Some analytical experience is preferable.

+ You must have the ability to stand for up to 8 hours/day

+ Knowledgeable in sure-sort/dyna-pro systems (Preferred).

Shift and Schedule:

+ 2nd Shift - Monday-Friday, 1:00PM - 9:00PM

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice (https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/workplace-privacy-notice) , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

Job Details

Job Family** **Packaging Operations

Job Function** **Operations

Pay Type** **Hourly

Hiring Rate** **18 USD