Under the direct supervision of the Dock Manager/Leads,the Dock Helper loads trucks with products for delivery to newspaper contractors for final delivery; accurately counts products for contracted independent newspaper carriers picking up their products at the dock; coordinates the arrival of trucks with the delivery of bundles from P&A; communicates with P&A on the delivery order required and condition of bundles; communicates with the Dock Manager/Leadson changes made in loading orders, the condition of bundles and loading equipment; monitors loading times; and reports to the Dock Manager/Leads any accidents or unusual events that happen during the work shift.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates truck loading with the Packaging and Assembly Department ("P&A");
• Coordinates material handling of publications printed and/or delivered by Gannett;
• Reports to the Circulation Dock Managerall significant events pertaining to the loading and transportation of the newspaper and helps with the loading and transportation as needed or assigned.

• operating personal computers and programs.
  
• communicating directions to several persons in a short period of time without becoming confused.
  

• communicating problems clearly and accurately;
  

• handling rapidly changing situations while maintaining control.
  

• lift bundles of newspapers weighing up to 35 pounds to a height up to 3 feet and move them a distance of up to 20 feet;
  

• explain and execute truck loading procedures and supervisory methods requiring independent judgment and initiative;

• move rapidly in a congested area and in an outdoor environment;

• accurately count products;

• work with limited supervision;

• maintain harmonious and cooperative relationships with fellow employees and contractors;

  
  

• safely operate a motor vehicle.
  

• Graduation from a senior high school; previous delivery and/or public contact experience; any satisfactory combination of experience and training. Familiarity with proper dock loading and unloading procedures of light trucks.