Job Details

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

Simon & Schuster is currently seeking a 2nd Shift Forklift Operator to join our Distribution Center in Riverside, NJ. This position will loading trailers with full pallets using a forklift among other duties.

DUTIES:

• Loading trailers with full pallets
• Staging and moving pallets on the shipping dock
• Working take off lines palletizing cartons according to customer specifications
• Wrapping pallets
• Staging pallets with pallet jack
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• HS Diploma
• Ability to operate a pacer or sit down counter-balanced forklift
• Ability to stage and move pallets on shipping dock
• Ability to load pallets onto a trailer
• Must be able to stand on feet for entire shift
• Ability to palletize cartons
• Operate pallet jack
• Ability to lift continuously, various sizes and weighted cartons up to 50 lbs
• Able to twist, bend, reach, kneel, climb with no physical limitations
• Ability to follow directions/instructions
• Ability to problem solve minimal issues
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to communication with supervisor and co-workers
• Adhere to all safety policies/procedures

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday: 1:00 PM - 9:00 AM

Location: Riverside, NJ

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.