Circulation Helper - Single Copy

Affilliation: PNG

Department: Circulation

Date Updated: 04/29/2007

Updated By: D. Gallivan

Position Purpose/Objective: To support Single Copy in the delivery and auditing of newspapers routes, collections for those newspapers, and delivery of relevant promotional materials. Service dealer accounts and vending machines with newspapers and provides office assistance as needed. Collects and accounts for monies collected from vending machines and dealers.

All core duties are listed before supporting duties. The relative importance of duties relates to the anticipated impact of that duty to the business, department, customer, and/or product.

Position Duties:

Meets Expectations When:

Collect money from vending machines. Core

• Proper procedures are followed in accounting for all monies collected.
• Vending machines are maintained, cleaned, and proper rack cards are placed.
• All quick-change mechanisms are set properly.
• Empty vending machines are refilled as necessary to maximize the net sale.
• Any inconsistencies in operations of vending machines are noted and presented to management.

Deliver replacement and shortage papers as directed to vending machines or dealers. Core

Task is accomplished in a timely manner as substantiated by completed log sheet and verification call.

Maintain delivery service to vending machines. Core

• Current newspapers are delivered and old newspapers are removed as soon as possible after printing.
• Rack cards are placed properly and quick-change mechanisms are properly set.

Placement of vending machines. Core

Vending machines that are placed are clean and in proper working order.

Represents the company in a professional manner and demonstrates a strong customer service orientation. Supporting

Dealer calls receive prompt and courteous handling. Related paperwork is properly processed.

Other related duties as assigned.

Additional duties are performed in a timely and accurate manner.

 

Required Education and/or Experience/Knowledge: High school diploma (or equivalent experience) General knowledge of the Portland area and the newspaper business is helpful but not mandatory. The ability to communicate with a broad scope of customers and co-workers. Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, an excellent driving record and a reliable vehicle.

Requires Skills: Basic math skills Attention to detail Organizational skills Strong customer service skills Ability to drive safely. Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally

This position reports to: Single Copy Zone Manager

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