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Distribution Coordinator
Gannett
Lafayette, IN, United States
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Distribution Coordinator
Gannett Publishing Services
Lafayette, IN
Job Summary:
Supports the distribution and allocation process of the daily and Sunday Muncie Star and
other publications with regards to single copy papers, mainsheets, advance
sections, product samples, delivery supplies and single copy equipment that are
to be delivered by agents or transportation contractors.
Essential job Duties:
Supports the distribution and allocation process to agents, contract haulers and
transportation contractors to ensure the manifested volumes of single copy
papers, mainsheets, advance section, product samples, delivery supplies and
single copy equipment are distributed as manifested. This can include the
actual loading/unloading of distribution carts, pallets, or bundles of
newspapers on trucks or to agents to supporting on-time distribution
process. From time to time maybe called on to operate a motorized or
manual pallet jack.
• Communicates verified shortages and overages the Logistic Coordinator for follow-up
instructions.
• Completes and submits all load verification reports as required for single copy or home
delivery products as required.
• Notifies manager of any improper behavior by agents or transportation contractors.
• Special assignments or duties as assigned by the Logistics Coordinator.
• Helps to maintain the appearance and order of the transportation dock area and single
distribution site.
• Notifies management of the late agents and agent papers waiting to be delivered - in
emergencies may be called on to support the single copy zone manager abandon
route deliveries.
• From time to time may be assigned to support or fill in as an operations coordinator
at distribution centers to complete necessary daily operations.
Required Skills:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Good verbal communication skills
• Flexible to work any schedule
• Solid basic math skills.
• Strong Interpersonal skills.
• Certified motorized pallet jack
operator.
• Dependable transportation is a must and
a non-restricted Indiana valid driver's license.