Distribution​/Warehouse Assistant

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Distribution-0130 Regular Full-Time Pawtucket, RI, US

POSITION:
Distribution/Warehouse Assistant

LOCATION:
Providence, Rhode Island

Reports to:
Manager, Distribution Warehouse

Department:
Distribution

ABOUT THE AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY

The American Mathematical Society (AMS), founded in 1888, is a non-profit membership organization that is dedicated to advancing research and connecting the diverse global mathematical community through our publications, meetings and conferences, Math Sci Net , professional services, advocacy, and awareness programs. The AMS has 30,000 members worldwide and offices in Rhode Island, Michigan, and Washington, DC.

WHY WORK AT THE AMS

At the AMS we value excellence, inclusivity and teamwork. We work at the forefront of advancing and connecting the diverse mathematical community worldwide, and we are seeking curious, innovative, collaborative individuals to join our team.

• Excellent work-life balance with potential for hybrid work
• Generous benefit offerings including:
  • 9.5% employer contribution to 403(a) Retirement Plan
  • 100% employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Medical and dental coverage with employer cost share
  • Voluntary vision, Life/AD&D, and Long-term Care Insurance available through payroll deduction
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Technology equipment reimbursement for applicable roles

SUMMARY:The Distribution/Warehouse Assistant role is assigned duties to assist the Distribution Department to meet production deadlines. This position operates assigned mail processing machines, fulfill customer orders, and distributes AMS products through various shipping partners around the world.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Fulfill book orders for clients such as Amazon, European partners, AMS Membership by pulling books from shelves or warehouse, packaging, and mailing orders.
• Shrink-wrap and box books for the fulfillment of future orders.
• Packing and shipping orders for domestic and international organizational meetings.
• Work with our shipping software partners to help diagnose and solve mailing problems as they arise.
• Works closely with domestic and international shippers such as UPS, Fed Ex, DHL and Asendia.
• Load and unload trucks of palletized products and mail cages.
• Transport and deliver products and mail between the Pawtucket and Providence facilities. Distributes mail within the Providence facility.
• Communicates and works closely with the Customer Service Department to assist in various distribution issues that arise with a customer’s order such as lost packages, wrong addresses, etc.
• Coordinates activities associated with the preparation and processing of AMS mailings.
• Retrieves and loads stock to and from the warehouse.
• Interacts with scheduling & management to facilitate the daily schedule.
• Performs other or similar related duties as requested or assigned.
• Able to work on a Saturday from time to time.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Works with all AMS departments.
• Works with various box and supply vendors.
• Works with various shipping vendors;
  Asendia, UPS, Federal Express, USPS and software vendors such as Pitney Bowes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or GED Certificate.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s license.
• Requires…