Field Delivery Assistant

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