The Paper Store is a family owned and operated chain of specialty gift stores in the Northeast, Florida and Illinois. The Paper Store Distribution Center supports all store locations with timely product replenishment as well as online customer order fulfillment. The DC is seeking individuals that thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, enjoy learning new responsibilities, and seek to capitalize on opportunities for personal and professional development.

At the DC, we provide WORLD CLASS SERVICE to our stores by investing in our people and continuously striving for operational excellence.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Accountability: Takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Demonstrates reliability by honoring commitments and being punctual for every scheduled shift.
• Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility and resilience in new or challenging situations.
• Teamwork: Cooperates and works well with others towards a common goal.
• Safety: Maintains a safe work environment for self and others. Performs tasks safely, operates tools and equipment in a safe manner according to training and instructions, and keeps work area free of debris and potential safety hazards. Complies with safety instructions and reports safety concerns and workplace injuries to a supervisor.
• Productivity Strives to consistently exceed task goals with accuracy and integrity.
• Professionalism: Maintains a competent, respectful demeanor, especially in challenging situations. Displays public self-awareness and has a positive outlook.
• Personal Development: Continuously seeks ways to improve, to cultivate new skills, and learns from mistakes and constructive feedback.
• Communication: Conveys information professionally and succinctly through writing to and speaking with all levels of the organization.
• Organization: Meets goals and deadlines by planning for the efficient use of resources, including people, supplies, and time.
• Problem Solving: Identifies, diagnoses, and resolves issues with composure and collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Integrity: Conducts oneself with honesty and authenticity, does the right thing the right way and takes responsibility for both positive and negative outcomes of decisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a good neighbor by ensuring that trucks are only loaded, unloaded and operated between 7am-7pm on weekdays, 8am-7pm on Saturdays, and 1pm-4pm on Sundays.
• Be a TPS Brand Ambassador
• Follow all TPS policies and procedures.
• Cross train in all areas of the distribution center
• Move products, fixtures, supplies, etc. from one level of the building to the other, using a box truck and power equipment.
• Complete daily safety and maintenance inspections of trucks.
• Transport fixtures and materials to vendors and other company locations.
• Verify items delivered items against delivery receipts ensuring the correct products are being loaded and delivered.
• Safely load and unload products, delivering to store locations on time.
• Maintain delivery records and follow all procedures for documenting dates of delivery, damages, etc.
• Operate electric pallet jack and forklift.
• Assist with staging freight for loading.
• Complete work assignments at different work locations, which may vary on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis depending on the needs of the organization.
• Perform all other duties assigned by a manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Respect for and adherence to local ordinances, including but not limited to noise ordinances limiting the loading, unloading, and operating shipping and delivery trucks to specific time periods each day.
• A positive attitude and be self–motivated.
• 18 yrs. or older
• Three-year minimum driver experience with clean driving record
• Have at least two years driving experience with 26ft box truck.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete a DOT physical, post job offer (at company’s expense)
• Knowledge of general and DOT safety regulations
• Basic math and computer skills
• Detail oriented and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to read, interpret, and comply with written information and documents such as procedure manuals and maintenance instructions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Flexibility with scheduling including overtime, nights, and weekends, plus travel including overnight stays.
• Ability to satisfactorily pass the company’s material handling equipment certification class.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders.
• Ability to frequently kneel, squat, bend, stoop, and twist occasionally.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 75 pounds with use of pallet jack.
• Experience with material handling equipment, RF Scan, and dock operations a plus

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Varying temperature inside the distribution center depending on external conditions.
• Loud and/or sudden noises

BENEFITS:

• Competitive hourly wage
• Employee discount
• Flexible Schedules

The Paper Store is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law.