Distribution Driver

Distribution Driver (Part-Time)

The Clarion-Ledger

Jackson, MS

$16.00 per hour
30+ hours per week

Gannett Publishing Services, located in Jackson, MS, at The Clarion-Ledger, is recruiting for a part-time Distribution Driver. This position involves loading carts and pallets and delivering items to our distribution centers in Jackson, MS, Monroe, LA, and Shreveport, LA approximately 30+ hours per week. Schedule can include varied days, hours, and shifts from week to week including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver daily papers and products to distribution areas.
• Work as part of a team to help coordinate overall warehouse, press & packaging material handling operations.
• Inspect, operate and maintain commercial vehicles as well as forklifts and other equipment. Including verification that all equipment safety features are installed and properly functioning.
• Load, unload, inspect & stage newsprint, preprints, commercial print products and other materials.
• Various other miscellaneous duties.

Requirements:

Valid driver's license, and satisfactory motor vehicle record are required. Class D license and a DOT Medical Card. GED/High school diploma, vocational training preferred. Forklift/clamp truck experience helpful. Good verbal & written communication skills, and mechanical aptitude required. Good PC Skills including Microsoft Office preferred.

What we Offer:

As a part of Gannett Publishing Services, we offer benefits, including health care, dental and vision coverage, a flexible spending account, 401(k), and paid vacation time. Pre-employment drug test and background screening is required.

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