General Warehouse; Special Projects

Position: General Warehouse (Special Projects)
Location: Gordonsville

$1,000 Retention Bonus (after 1 year)

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan

Competitive Benefits

MPS, a division of Macmillan Publishers, a leading US publisher of Trade and Academic titles, has a job opening for a [Job Title] in our Gordonsville facility. MPS provides back office support, warehousing, and, fulfillment for Macmillan US, and is their primary distribution facility for North America.

In this position, the employee will perform the more advanced general warehouse duties to include making adjustments in the computer system; operating machinery; processing; shrink-wrapping product; operating stretch-wrapping machine, and performing short picker duties while meeting production requirements, following appropriate instructions and safety methods associated with the department they are assigned to.

Key Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for following detailed work order instructions with precision and updating management upon completion. This role involves preparing and organizing all components required for kit and display assembly, operating the shrink-wrap machine for college packs and special projects, and ensuring the correct quantity of books and components are packed accurately. The candidate will also pack materials securely using appropriate dunnage to prevent damage during transit or storage.

Strong attention to detail is essential, as the role requires reporting any shortages, labeling errors, or assembly issues to management promptly. Additionally, the candidate will utilize the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to retrieve order status and locate inventory as needed, supporting efficient and accurate fulfillment operations.

Education:

Specific Requirements:
High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

Skills/experience required:

Language

Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions; write legibly and effectively communicate information one-on-one and to employees and management.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to count, add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions, and to deal with standardized structure.

Key relationships:
Fellow co-workers within the department, Leads, and Supervisors.

Capabilities:

* Personal effectiveness and professionalism

* Customer focus

* Relationship building/ teamwork

* Innovation and change

* Problem Solving

MPS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status, and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.