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Material Handler-Special Projects

Macmillan logoMacmillan
TypeFull-time
WorkplaceOn-site
Salary$17.28–$17.98/hr
LocationGordonsville, VA
Posted11/11/2026
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$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 Material Handler-Special Projects in our Gordonsville facility. MPS provides back office support, warehousing, and, fulfillment for Macmillan US, and is their primary distribution facility for North America.

Purpose of the Role:
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

  • Ensures that all work order instructions are followed exactly and updates management when completed.
  • Prepares and organizes all components of a kit/display prior to assembly.
  • Operates shrink-wrap machine for college packs and special jobs.
  • Keeps management advised of any shortages, assembly problems, and incorrect labels/markings.
  • Ensures the correct quantity of books/components are packed.
  • Packs books/components in cartons using various dunnage materials to eliminate damage in transit or while in storage.
  • WMS – Looks up locations and retrieves order status information.

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.

Education requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent

Pay Rate: $17.2800 to $17.9800
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend; stoop; walk; stand; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs or sit.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

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We are a leading publishing company and home to some of the world's most cherished authors and creators.

We deeply believe in the power of books to connect people, amplify diverse voices, create meaningful change, and make a lasting impact in the world. Macmillan Publishers is a leading publishing company and home to some of the world's most cherished authors and creators. We are firmly committed to our employees, authors, and core values — and strive to build a culture that is inclusive of diverse voices and perspectives throughout all levels of the company. Our U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. Macmillan Publishers is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to reflecting a broad representation of differences — race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and pers

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Founded1843
HQNew York City, United States
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1,001–5,000 employees
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