What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Delivery Assistant position at TIMES PUBLISHING COMPANY?
Title: Field Delivery Assistant (Part time)
Location: On-site, St. Petersburg, FL
Position Summary
The Field Assistant supports the management team by performing distribution logistics duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for contributing in the development of a positive contractual relationship with the independent contractors who deliver the Times’ products
- Supports the zone in meeting service goals measured as complaints per thousand deliveries
- Provides assistance with prospecting efforts, selecting candidates, and the orientation of independent contractors
- Troubleshoots open delivery areas and providing assistance through maintaining electronic delivery lists
- Works hard to meet customer expectations and special requests.
Schedule Requirements:
- This is a 3rd shift position. (16 hours a week)
- Typically between Midnight and 8 am
- This position may be assigned tasks that will involve driving a vehicle for business purposes
Required Qualifications:
- Possess solid interpersonal and problem solving skills in the professional relationships with staff, independent contractors, and customers
- Must have a valid Driver’s license
- Maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must have auto insurance
- Must be able to safely perform all physical requirements including:
- Walking, standing, stooping and kneeling, reaching and twisting
- Repeatedly pushing and pulling 4-wheel newspaper carts weighing in excess of 200 lbs
- Repeatedly lifting newspaper bundles up to 40 lbs and similar physical movement