Warehouse Specialist Job at Gannett

Gannett Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.

Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, Inc., UpCurve, Inc., and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.

To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com.

Full-time, benefit eligible role at our Buffalo Grove, IL location, $17-$19/hr., dayshift/no weekends
Competitive applicants must be able to multitask, are solutions oriented, and able to work in a high tempo work environment. Strong communication skills are required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Ensure schedules, tasks and objectives are met by contractors and hourly employees in the warehouse.
  • Assist in packing and shipping packages and equipment – whether supplies for events or virtual event fulfillment.
  • Assume responsibilities in the absence of the warehouse manager.
  • Responsible for receiving shipments, stocking, accurate picking of shipment, packing, and shipping while meeting company standards of safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Organize and properly pack boxes in preparation for shipping.
  • Loading and unloading truck, and properly storing items in warehouse.
  • Safely operate power equipment as needed.
  • Unload, break down, and store inbound shipments.
  • Perform other warehouse duties as needed.
Core Requirements:
  • Minimum High School Graduate/GED
  • Excellent verbal communication, and the ability to convey information clearly and effectively
  • Strong leadership abilities and initiative
  • Be able to lift 40lbs without assistance
  • Be able to travel when required (typically 8-12 events per year)
  • Excellent delegator and mediator
  • Great interpersonal skills and customer service
  • Quick decision-making and problem-solving abilities
  • Passionate and enthusiastic for the event industry
  • Great work ethic
  • Legal right to work in the United States
Qualities required of all Ventures Endurance team members: Ventures Endurance is a growth-oriented organization with successful team members possessing a strong work ethic and the ability to work individually and as a team. Solutions-oriented individuals with a hands-on approach to identifying inefficiencies and cost saving opportunities, while maintaining a quality workplace environment and product. The flexible and cooperative environment lends itself to a tight knit community of employees working together to achieve success.

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Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.


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