Material Handler III

The material handling focus is in the primary employee department.  Performs most primary department material handling tasks and frequently performs tasks in a secondary department to relieve bottlenecks. May perform system tasks in the primary or secondary departments as well. Drives company vehicles between buildings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

For Shipping Department as Primary

• Pick, pack, and ship customer orders – parcel and consolidated.

• Insure rush orders are picked, packed, and shipped to meet deadlines.

• Process international shipments.

• Assist with returns and/or inventory tasks as assigned.

For Returns Department as Primary

• Check-in and process returned customer – all types.

• Rebox and put away loose books from returned customer orders.

• Process rejected returns by reboxing and returning them to customer.

• Assist with shipping and/or inventory tasks as assigned.

For Inventory Department as Primary

• Assign and maintain forward picking locations.

• Pull products, assemble bundles, and manage bundling process in the system.

• Perform overstock and OOP reductions and perform the movements and adjustments in the system

• Assist with shipping and/or returns tasks as assigned.

Common Essential Tasks

• Assemble kits when needed.

• Insure cleanliness of general work areas and walkways.

• Assist with product counting during cycle counts.

• Load/Unload shipments.

• Assist in the movement of inventory for replenishment.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• 2 to 4 years experience in inventory control, shipping, receiving, and/or other warehouse activities.

• Valid California driver’s license.

• Prior certification in driving a forklift/order picker.

• Proficiency in operating a computer or automated shipping system.

• Knowledge of good inventory control principles and procedures.

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

If you have a disability and you need any support during the application process, please contact hr.resume@sagepub.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Package:

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect. Sage is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Compensation at Sage is influenced by several factors, including but not limited to skill set, nature and level of experience, qualifications, and other relevant considerations.  Please note that the compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses or benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and additional aspects of the compensation/benefits package for this position during the hiring process. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

In addition to compensation, Sage offers a highly competitive and comprehensive PPO medical, dental, and vision care benefits package with SAGE covering most of the premium costs. Unique program benefits that support a healthy life, a company-sponsored anniversary trip every 5 years, a 401(k)-matching program of 100% up to 5% of pay, and other significant meaningful benefits. In alignment with our value for education, Sage offers financial support for bachelor's and graduate-level degree programs as well as learning for personal interest.

Sage offers freedom and autonomy in your day-to-day with hybrid or remote work, depending on the role. Join the nearly 2,000 Sage employees worldwide who deliver products and services that serve to fulfill our noble goal of education and dissemination of knowledge globally. We’d love to meet you!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture