The Tulsa World, a Lee Enterprises company, is seeking a full-time Distribution Assistant to assist in the distribution of newspapers to customers and independent contract carriers. This position is responsible for the assurance of quality service by delivery of “down” routes, address checks, and general assistance in helping to operate the distribution center. Maintaining an orderly flow on the dock and timely delivery of newspapers to the distribution center are an essential part of this role. Overnight and weekend hours are required.
Position Responsibilities
- Stage product for pick up.
- Delivery any open routes
- Communicate with contracted carriers on service
- Train new carriers
- Maintain clean and organized DC/dock area
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to communicate, written/ orally
- Ability to do basic math
- Forklift/pallet jack- will train
- 20 lb. lifting/carrying requirement
- Reliable transportation
- Clear driving record/Valid DL/Proof of auto insurance
Education & Experience
- High school diploma
- Warehouse/ Distribution Center experience helpful, but not necessary
Why Join Us?
Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.
Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of local news and information and a major subscription and advertising platform, with daily and weekly newspapers and rapidly expanding digital products serving 114 markets across 25 states. Our core commitment is to provide valuable, intensely local news and information to the communities we serve.
Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.
