Distribution Center Supervisor

9th St. NW, Owatonna MN

Description

The Distribution Center Supervisor will be responsible for morning receipt of newspaper deliveries, as well as associated route delivery. The position involves sorting and organizing newspapers for each route, delivering bundles to the Owatonna/Faribault Area, and occasionally processing post office paperwork. You will be in consistent contact with the Circulation Manager to indicate any issues that may occur night-to-night and to assist them in handling special deliveries, functioning as the link between daytime office operations and early morning warehouse operations. . . . Requirements: - High School Education or Equivalent - Valid Driver’s License - Good Driving Record - Personal vehicle capable of 50-60 miles/night - Ability to comfortably operate manual pallet jacks - Ability to lift 35-50 lbs - Reliability and consistency - Clear communication and problem-solving skills - Ability to pass a drug test (driving company vehicle) . . . Job Type: Full-Time Typical Hours: 12:30 - 8:30 AM . . . Duties and Responsibilities: - Receiving deliveries at the Distribution Center o These are typically pallets of newspapers, but may include smaller pallets of insert advertisements or supplies - Utilizing pallet jacks to organize products and load trucks - Sorting paper bundles into the routes according to received paperwork - Accurately and safely delivering bundles of newspapers to vendors/ post offices o Depending on the night, this may be done in personal vehicle (additional compensation per mile) or company vehicle (small 16ft box truck) - Effectively communicate with Distribution Manager any warehouse needs or issues with products/delivery - Properly and accurately do postal paperwork - Occasionally assist Distribution Manager with specialty product delivery - Facilitate positive workplace environment working alongside APG co-workers as well as independently contracted carriers