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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.
90% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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.
54% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 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 25 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.
96% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 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 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

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 for Penguin Random House workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
63% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

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

Most people find it easy to get time off.
81% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do jobs at Penguin Random House spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
14% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

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

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
85% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at Penguin Random House good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
38% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

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

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
72% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 29 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.
84% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 31 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 here.
77% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Penguin Random House enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
46% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

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

Only some people recommend working with their team.
39% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

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

Most people got enough training when they started.
81% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 26 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, 55% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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.
85% 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 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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.
57% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

What are the most popular states for Penguin Random House jobs?

3rd Shift - Forklift Operator - Sun-Thur, 11pm-7am, $23.00/hr

Penguin Random House

Westminster, MD • On-site

$23/hr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Penguin Random House rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 19 rated publishing


Job description

Company Description

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 includes 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.

Job Description

Penguin Random House is the premier provider of distribution services in the publishing industry. Our state-of- the-art national fulfillment center located in Westminster, Maryland is seeking quality workers ready and available to work an agreed upon work schedule. 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.

Qualifications

The Westminster, Maryland Distribution Center is currently seeking applicants for:

** Forklift Operator - $20.00/hr base rate + 15% shift differential = $23.00/hr**

  • Must be able to lift up to 35lbs on a regular basis, occasionally up to 50lbs

  • Must be able to safely operate powered industrial equipment (power jacks and pallet stackers)

  • Minimum age is 18

  • Prior experience is preferred

  • Must be able to operate a variety of forklift equipment

We are actively recruiting to fill positions on the following shifts :

  • 3rd Sunday-Thursday 11:00pm-7:00am

Background and Drug Screening is part of the employment process.

Additional Information

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

Penguin Random House is proud to offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package beginning on your first day, including medical benefits, a 401(k), and a generous paid time off program!

Please apply using our online application process at www.careers.penguinrandomhouse.com.

Penguin Random House is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Disclosure requirements pertaining to the collection of your personal data:

Responsible for processing the information provided in your application is the company specified in the job advertisement, with its registered office as indicated. The company processes your data for the purpose of establishing an employment relationship on the basis of Art. 6 (1) b GDPR / Section 26 (1) sentence 1 BDSG.

The retention period for your data is determined by the statutory time limits applicable in the respective country, beginning upon completion of the recruitment process. You can find these here (https://bertelsmann-hr.de/docs/Overview_of_Data_Retention_Periods_EN.pdf) .

You can contact the company’s Data Protection Officer at the above-mentioned postal address.

Further information on data protection and your rights can be found here (https://jobsearch.createyourowncareer.com/content/Privacy-Policy/?locale=en_US) .

We value the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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

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