Delivery Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Are you reliable, organized, and ready to play a key role in keeping daily newspaper distribution running smoothly? The Columbus Post Dispatch is hiring a full-time Delivery Coordinator to support our Circulation Distribution team in Columbus, OH. In this hands-on role, you’ll help ensure products are prepared, distributed, and delivered accurately and on time.

About the Role

As a Delivery Coordinator, you will support the daily operations of the distribution center by coordinating product flow, assisting independent contractors, communicating with transportation teams, and helping resolve delivery needs. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys active work, problem-solving, and being part of a team that keeps customers and retailers served every day.

Key Responsibilities

· Coordinate the accurate and timely distribution of daily, Sunday, and non-daily products.

· Prepare paperwork and help cover distribution center needs as assigned.

· Report shortages, overages, make-ups, and pick-ups to the Transportation Department.

· Distribute products to independent contractors and provide route support.

· Assist with weekly total market coverage deliveries and verification redelivery to retail locations.

· Load, unload, and move products as needed to support daily operations.

· Deliver open routes when assigned by the Distribution Manager.

· Provide professional service when working with customers, retailers, contractors, and the public.

What We’re Looking For

· Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.

· Good communication and customer service skills.

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced distribution or warehouse-style environment.

· Able to perform physical tasks such as loading, unloading, moving, and delivering products.

· Flexible and willing to support changing operational needs.

· Able to use good judgment and follow company policies and procedures.

Apply today if you are dependable, hands-on, and ready to help keep our delivery operations moving. We are looking for someone who takes pride in reliable service and enjoys being part of a fast-paced distribution team.

The Columbus Dispatch is Ohio’s largest daily newspaper and a trusted source of news, information, and storytelling for the Columbus metropolitan area and beyond. Founded in 1871, The Dispatch delivers comprehensive coverage of local news, government, business, sports, entertainment, and community events. As part of the USA TODAY Network, it combines a strong local journalism tradition with the reach and resources of one of the nation’s largest media organizations.

Working at The Columbus Dispatch offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career with an industry leader. Employees benefit from being part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to informing communities and strengthening democracy through trusted journalism. Team members collaborate with talented professionals across news, operations, production, technology, advertising, and business functions.

As a member of the USA TODAY Network, employees gain access to nationwide career opportunities, professional development resources, innovative digital tools, and the ability to contribute to projects that reach millions of readers. The organization values diversity, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, creating an environment where employees can build rewarding, long-term careers while helping shape the future of local journalism.

Company Description

The Columbus Dispatch is Ohio’s largest daily newspaper and a trusted source of news, information, and storytelling for the Columbus metropolitan area and beyond. Founded in 1871, The Dispatch delivers comprehensive coverage of local news, government, business, sports, entertainment, and community events. As part of the USA TODAY Network, it combines a strong local journalism tradition with the reach and resources of one of the nation’s largest media organizations.\r\n\r\nWorking at The Columbus Dispatch offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career with an industry leader. Employees benefit from being part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to informing communities and strengthening democracy through trusted journalism. Team members collaborate with talented professionals across news, operations, production, technology, advertising, and business functions.\r\n\r\nAs a member of the USA TODAY Network, employees gain access to nationwide career opportunities, professional development resources, innovative digital tools, and the ability to contribute to projects that reach millions of readers. The organization values diversity, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, creating an environment where employees can build rewarding, long-term careers while helping shape the future of local journalism.