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Position Overview
Simon & Schuster is seeking a safety-focused and dependable Reach Truck Driver to join our Jackson, Tennessee distribution facility. This position is responsible for operating a reach truck and other powered industrial equipment to move, store, replenish, and retrieve inventory throughout the warehouse. The successful candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced distribution environment, a strong commitment to workplace safety, and the ability to handle inventory accurately and efficiently
Key Responsibilities
· Safely operate a reach truck to transport, put away, replenish, and retrieve inventory.
· Place and remove pallets from high-level warehouse racking.
· Move materials to designated storage, picking, staging, and shipping locations.
· Support order-picking and replenishment activities to maintain an efficient flow of merchandise.
· Verify product numbers, quantities, locations, and other inventory information using scanners or warehouse management systems.
· Complete required equipment inspections at the beginning of each shift and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
· Follow established procedures for product handling, inventory control, and damage prevention.
· Maintain accurate inventory placement and notify management of discrepancies.
· Assist with loading, unloading, palletizing, wrapping, labeling, and general warehouse duties as needed.
· Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
· Follow all company safety policies, operating procedures, and OSHA requirements.
· Meet established productivity, quality, and attendance expectations.
· Collaborate with supervisors and other warehouse team members to support daily distribution goals.
· Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· Previous reach truck or stand-up forklift experience in a warehouse or distribution environment strongly preferred.
· Prior experience working with high-level racking is preferred.
· Ability to operate powered industrial equipment safely and confidently.
· Current forklift certification preferred; training and certification may be provided.
· Familiarity with RF scanners or warehouse management systems is helpful.
· Ability to read and understand product labels, location numbers, safety instructions, and work assignments
· Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
· Dependable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
· Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts when business needs require.
Physical Requirements
· Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.
· Ability to regularly lift and move up to [insert weight] pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
· Ability to safely enter, exit, and operate warehouse equipment for extended periods.
· Ability to work at elevated heights while operating a reach truck.
· Ability to work in a warehouse environment where temperatures, noise levels, and activity may vary.
Safety Expectations Safety is an essential responsibility of this position. The Reach Truck Driver must operate all equipment according to training and facility requirements, remain aware of pedestrians and surrounding activity, and immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, accidents, or inventory damage.
Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). 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. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression), age, citizenship status, marital status, and Veteran status where protected by law or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at ssrecruitment@simonandschuster.com. Unrelated emails, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
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.