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Crawfordsville, Indiana: Light Picker/Packer: 3rd shift $18.40/hr

Penguin Random House US
Crawfordsville, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2026
Company Description


Penguin Random House is the premier provider of distribution services in the publishing industry. Our state-of-the-art national fulfillment center, located in Crawfordsville Indiana, is seeking quality workers ready and available to work an agreed upon work schedule. It is only with a dedicated staff we are able to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations by picking, packing and shipping approximately 1.2 million books daily to customers around the world.


Job Description


We have immediate openings for Light Picker/Packers on 3rd shift. $18.40/hr. and full benefits effective your first day of employment.

Sunday - Thursday 11:00 pm - 7:00 am.

Sunday - Thursday 11:30 pm to 7:30 am


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Pick and pack customer book orders using a variety of methods including voice automation
  • Process customer book returns in a variety of ways
  • Using a computer and/or hand-held radio frequency (RF) equipment
  • Requires basic reading and math skills
  • Must be able to push, pull, bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis and occasionally up to 35 lbs.
  • Must be able to stand for an entire shift (minimal breaks provided)
  • Must be able to climb stairs and be comfortable working on an upper mezzanine level
  • Must follow all safety rules and work well in a team-orientated environment
  • Must possess the flexibility to work in other areas based on business needs
  • Minimum age requirement is 16
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to maintain good overall safety and attendance record
  • Work well in a team-orientated environment
  • Must adhere to all established safety and precaution measures. The Health and Safety of all our employees is critical.
  • Must be flexible and cross-trained in other areas to assist with work in other departments based on business needs


Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.


Background and Drug Screening is part of the employment process.


Additional Information


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children’s publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 250 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children’s Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.


Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.


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The retention period for your data is determined by the statutory time limits applicable in the respective country, beginning upon completion of the recruitment process. You can find these here.

You can contact the company’s Data Protection Officer at the above-mentioned postal address.

Further information on data protection and your rights can be found here.

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Benefits:

Vacation & Paid Time Off, Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K Plan

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