Delivery Assistant

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 8, 2026, 12:00 AM

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Delivery Assistant

The State Journal-Register

$18.00 per hour

.72 per mile

Gannett Publishing Services, located in Springfield, IL at The State Journal-Register, is recruiting for a part-time Delivery Assistant for our Newspaper Distribution Center working up to 29 hours per week. This individual provides general support for a Distribution center, performing a variety of tasks and responsibilities within home delivery, including the delivery of newspapers.

We are looking for individuals willing to work night (3rd shift), with flexibility to work a consistent schedule of 2-5 days per week.

• Distribution and handling of daily and non-daily products to carriers, haulers, retailers and consumers.
• Unload and load trucks containing various print publications.
• Open the Distribution Center and prepare for the independent contractor's arrival by printing, preparing, and distributing specified reports and paperwork.
• Utilize industry-specific software to handle the required reporting for the center.
• General housekeeping of the distribution center
• Complete required documentation and reports for the center as needed.
• Assist with delivering newspapers,
• Respond to and resolve subscriber service issues
• Maintain and repair news racks throughout the designated distribution area.

Requirements:

Valid driver’s license, satisfactory motor vehicle record, dependable automobile, and liability insurance required. Strong organizational and communication skills required for a fast-paced environment. Good time management skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to push and pull carts loaded with newspapers weighing up to 500 pounds with assistance and repetitively lift newspaper bundles weighing up to 25 pounds.

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Job Details

Job Family

Operations

Job Function

Distribution

Pay Type

Hourly