Under the direction of the Supervisor, Books Production or his designee, this position provides for the efficient handling and movement of materials to and from designated areas in the facility as may be required for processing of product.
- Responsible to handle incoming materials on skids and boxes, unpacking, removing plastic and banding from skid and securing related paperwork.
- Responsible to lift, carry and or utilize a pallet jack or book truck to move various materials, as instructed or ascertained from order requirements, to and from storage or worksites to designated areas in the facility.
- Loads and unloads materials, racking and shelving by hand, may count items and record necessary data on attached paperwork.
- May use equipment to crush cardboard, which requires use of protective safety glasses.
- Responsible to perform other duties of equal or lesser classification irrespective of required change in department, hours (including mandatory overtime) or work conditions as directed by supervisor.
- Responsible for regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Maintain safe, clean and organized work areas, emptying trash cans and barrels and sweeping of floors, as needed.
- Cross training and substitution of tasks that may be of higher classification as required by supervision.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- PC Proficiency and good typing skills; ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Flexible to make appropriate decisions regarding safety in handling materials and responsive to changing work environments.
- Ability to work/communicate effectively and respectfully with co-workers and to adhere to Brodart rules, policies and standards of conduct.
- Must be able to work in a production environment that may be subject to varied temperatures and other conditions, such as noise (conveyor), dust and glue or adhesives.
- Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hour shifts and possess the ability to frequently bend and lift 40 lbs. and up to 70 lbs. occasionally and push book trucks weighing several hundred pounds.
- This position is subject to scheduled overtime which may be required based on production needs.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Brodart Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- PC proficiency and good typing skills
- Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to make appropriate safety decisions when handling materials
- Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with coworkers
- Ability to follow company rules, policies, and standards of conduct
- Ability to work in a production environment with varied temperatures, noise, dust, and adhesives
- Ability to stand and walk for eight-hour shifts
- Ability to frequently bend and lift 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 70 pounds
- Ability to push book trucks weighing several hundred pounds
- Availability for scheduled overtime based on production needs
What We Do
Brodart Co. is a full-service provider of products and services for libraries, schools, businesses, and other institutions. Its offerings include shelf-ready books, book distribution, library supplies, furniture, book-care products, ordering systems, bibliographic support, collection-development tools, and consulting. Founded around its 1939 library book-jacket-cover innovation, the company serves customers across North America and the Pacific Rim through an international operation worldwide.
