Product Handler

Job Posting

Summary:

The Product Handler receives, stores, distributes materials and products within the Hearst Media Services Warehouse. Assists with Shipping and Receiving materials and products in a responsible manner, which requires lifting and bending. This position will also require working with District Managers on handling down routes and delivery verifications.

Responsibilities:

• Unload and load trucks. Moving materials and items from storage areas to other designated areas.
• Distribute newspaper products and print paperwork to independent contractor force
• Placing materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence of product.
• Ensuring warehouse is accessible and safe.
• Marking materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
• Recording of materials or items received or distributed.
• Work with District Managers on handing down routes and delivery verification.
• May be assigned facilities maintenance duties as needed.
• Sweeping, dusting and mopping.
• Organizing warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times.
• Wearing the proper safety equipment.
• Handling down routes and delivery verifications.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have certification for using forklift, pallet jack or other machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Reliable transportation and drug screening is required.
• Physical demands – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel materials and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or carry 26-50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Part-Time

About Us:

Hearst Connecticut Media Group is the leading news organization in the state, serving readers across all platforms through its news portfolio — including CT Insider, the Connecticut Post, New Haven Register, Danbury's News-Times, Greenwich Time, Stamford Advocate, The Register Citizen, The Middletown Press, The Norwalk Hour, Connecticut Magazine and more. With the largest news gathering team in the state, Hearst Connecticut has a serious journalistic commitment to provide local, watchdog and investigative reporting that informs, educates and entertains the communities they serve. In addition to its journalism, the organization provides innovative, unique advertising and marketing solutions for local and regional businesses to grow and succeed.

Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or regarding the application process, please contact us by email at hnpemployment@hearst.com. Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation through this email address.

HCMG is committed to growing and retaining a more diverse workforce that better reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage all people of working age, who are traditionally underrepresented in media to apply, including women, people of color, applicants with disabilities, those from the LGBTQ+ community and veterans.