Warehouse Specialist at Gannett in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Req #41509

Friday, March 29, 2024

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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application onGannett CareersviaDayforce.Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visitwww.gannett.com

Competitive applicants will be able to multitask and find solutions to any issues that might arise in this high-tempo work environment. Communication within the team and with other departments is essential.

Full-time role located in Buffalo Grove, IL. Hourly Rate = $18- $20/hour

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist the warehouse manager in organizing, planning, and implementing inventory strategies.

Assist warehouse manager in maintaining accountability of inventory in the warehouse and at events.

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.

Required skills:

Minimum 2 years of shipping and receiving process

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

Cohesive team player mentality

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 employees 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 applicants 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.

Other details

• Job Family Operations
• Job Function Warehouse
• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $18.00
• Max Hiring Rate $20.00

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