Production Assembly (Full-Time and Part-Time) - Playaway Products

Playaway Products revolutionized the business of audiobooks in 2005 with Playaway, a pre-loaded audiobook player. Since then, Playaway Products have expanded into a portfolio of innovative technology solutions that continue to transform the way the world's best audiobook, app, eBook and video content is circulated in more than 40,000 libraries, schools, and military installations. With simple and easy-to-use technology at the core of all product development, Playaway's mission is to make digital content accessible to everyone, promote literacy, and bridge the digital divide.

Playaway Products is a subsidiary of Penguin Random House and headquartered in Solon, Ohio.

This isn’t your average warehouse. We have recently expanded our warehouse to accommodate the growth of our products and services in order to meet the demands of libraries and schools across the United States. Our warehouse is well lit, climate controlled, and filled with great people and books! 

Our production team is seeking full-time and part-time assembly workers for our Solon, Ohio location Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  This role is responsible for Playaway Products fulfillment involving content downloading, labeling and assembly. Computer skills, attention to detail and hand assembly skills are required for this role. 

Part-time hours can range from 16 – 24 hours per week. Scheduling is dependent on need and candidate availability.  Highest demand tends to be in the last two weeks of the month. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Downloading digital content onto Playaway Products
• Hand labeling
• Hand assembly
• Picking and inventory put-away
• Packing and Shipping
• Inventory counting

• Reliable and punctual, history of strong attendance
• Must be able to push, pull, bend and lift objects that can weigh up to 35 pounds
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Basic computer skills
• Experience working in a warehouse production environment preferred but not required
• Available for first shift from Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Working Conditions
Work is normally performed in a climate-controlled warehouse work environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Full-time and qualified part-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Playaway Products is a subsidiary of Penguin Random House.  Playaway Products and Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.