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Acting Lead Distribution Generalist

Job Details

Job Location

Plant 353 Portland - Portland, OR

Salary Range

$24.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Description

Overnight Early Morning Hours, 40 Hours per week.

Hours and Schedule may vary for business needs.

Acting Lead Distribution Generalist

This is an hourly (non-exempt) and non-CDL position working both in the warehouse and driving doing residential deliveries of various publications in the early morning, third shift hours.

PCF is a Distribution Service Provider focused on the delivery needs of the high-density, high-pressure Northeast region. PCF has almost 40 years of experience completing deliveries from southern New Jersey to southern New Hampshire.

Benefits:

+ 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans

+ Paid Time Off

+ Vehicle Reimbursement Program

Why Join Us: If you take pride in working hard in a fast-paced environment to serve customers, you could be part of a dynamic team that supports thousands of deliveries every night. PCF has a career path with a proven record that encourages internal growth across the organization along with on the job training to help you develop your skills for the future.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Unloads newspapers from delivery trucks

+ Assists in dispatching newspapers to delivery drivers

+ Drives routes using personal vehicle, covers open routes and delivers newspapers to residences.

+ Other duties and tasks may be required as assigned by management

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

Competencies

Action Oriented

Listening

Functional / Technical Skills

Ethics and Values

Perseverance

Informing

Patience

Integrity and Trust

Customer Focus

Peer Relationships

Composure

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Technical and Functional

• Competence in the use and maintenance of material handling equipment, and the ability to maintain associated records and be certified in the use of this equipment.

• Proficient in the use of internet tools and ability to learn PCF applications (e-time, RouteSmart, Microsoft Applications).

• Ability to take the lead, demonstrate initiative, and problem solve, and act as lead to DG’s and DA’s.

• Ability to learn routine operations, and identify operational problems before situation becomes escalated.

• Ability to professionally communicate information in different ways until it is understood by customers, peers and Delivery Service Providers.

• Ability to learn layout of geographical area serviced from Distribution Center.

• Ability to develop thorough knowledge of the Delivery Service Provider Agreement.

• Ability to meet and/or exceed the established customer service objectives.

• Strong mathematical skills and the ability to count bundles of products and distribute with accuracy.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel a plus.

• Must have access to a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license in the state where residing, and automobile insurance at limits required by PCF and maintain driving record in adherence with PCF guidelines.

Required Physical Abilities

• Able to routinely lift heavy items.

• Able to unload bundles of newspapers (30 – 50 lbs each) multiple times on a daily basis.

• Able to operate automobile.

• Able to deliver open routes, perform visuals in the field and associated other work in the territory

• Able to adequately move around the facility, both inside and outside

Working Environment

• Able to meet deadlines and attendance standards.

• Able to work weekends and early morning hours.

• Able to work in warehouse type environment.

• Able to function at night in adverse conditions.

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Able to multi-task.

• Able to work independently and problem solve.

• Able to work in a team environment.

• Able to work within safety guidelines.

Experience, Education and Certifications Required

Experience Required

• Requires a minimum of 1-2 years related work experience.

• Third shift work experience a plus.