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Do workers at Penguin Random House get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
86% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Does Penguin Random House pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
88% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

At Penguin Random House, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
60% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Penguin Random House affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Penguin Random House?

Most people get paid time off work.
95% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at Penguin Random House worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
93% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.

Do Penguin Random House workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
54% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Penguin Random House?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
83% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do Penguin Random House managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
93% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.

Do workers at Penguin Random House do extra work that they don't get paid for?

Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
92% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Penguin Random House?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
87% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Penguin Random House feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Penguin Random House get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
82% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Penguin Random House?

Most people feel stressed out here.
73% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Penguin Random House enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
45% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at Penguin Random House recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
38% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Penguin Random House?

Most people got enough training when they started.
79% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Penguin Random House?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people think Penguin Random House’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
87% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Penguin Random House is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
59% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
What are the most popular states for Penguin Random House jobs?
Infographic showing various job openings at Penguin Random House in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Reno - Warehouse Associate - Light Picker/Packer - 2nd Shift $18.00/hr.

Penguin Random House

Reno, NV

$18/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago


Penguin Random House rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 17 rated publishing


Job description

Reno - Warehouse Associate - Light Picker/Packer - 2nd Shift $18.00/hr.

If You Love Books and Are Looking for a Work/Life Balance Look No Further

Penguin Random House is the premier provider of distribution services in the publishing industry. Our fulfillment center, located in Reno, NV is seeking qualified workers ready and available to work. It is only with a dedicated staff we are able to meet and exceed our customers expectations by picking, packing and shipping approximately 1.2 million books daily to customers around the world.

We have immediate openings for Light Picker / Packers on our 2nd shift. $18.00/hr*

  • Hourly wage reflects base wage of $16.00/hr plus 12.5% shift differential.
  • Pick and pack customer orders.

  • Requires basic reading and math skills

  • Must be able to push, pull, bend, stoop, reach and lift up to twenty-five pounds on a regular basis, occasionally up to thirty-five (35) pounds.

  • Must be able to stand for the entire shift

  • Minimum age requirement is 18

Shift Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:30am - 6:30pm

Penguin Random House, LLC offers a competitive salary, generous paid time off programs to support a healthy work/life balance and a rich benefits package to include: medical, vision, dental, disability, life insurance, dependent life insurance and 401k for which you are eligible your first day.

  • Vacation - Less than a year - 10 days, 1 year but less than 2 - 15 days

  • Personal Time - 4 Days

  • Sick Time - 5 Days

  • Parental Leave - 12 Weeks

  • Annual Wellness Reimbursement - $500.00

  • 13 Paid Holidays a Year

Background Screening is part of the employee process.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 250 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at

http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/

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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

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Company:

Penguin Random House LLC

Country:

United States of America

State/Region:

Nevada

City:

Reno

Postal Code:

89521

Job ID:

287643

287643

Penguin Random House LLC

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