Acting Lead Distribution Generalist

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

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.