Bindery - Forklift Operator 2-Nights

Lakeside Book Company; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to safety and employee well-being as a Forklift Driver. In this essential role, you will operate forklift equipment to move materials and ensure system accuracy, all while benefiting from a supportive work environment that prioritizes your growth and safety. With a commitment to environmental responsibility and community engagement, this innovative firm offers a competitive starting rate and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, paid time off, and a 401k plan with company match. If you are ready to advance your career in a team-winning culture where every contribution matters, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401k with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand or sit for the entire shift.
• Experience with forklift operation is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift equipment to move materials and finished products.
• Perform daily inspections and process departmental paperwork.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Material Handling

Computer Skills

Safety Awareness

Tools

COMN System

Job description

Posted Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:59 AM

Our Safety Culture:

The safety and health of our employees is this company’s most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.

Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.

We welcome our veterans to apply!

As a Forklift Driver in our Bindery department, you will operate forklift equipment to move materials and product, perform daily inspections, accurately scan containers, use a computer to input information and receive training to further your career.

Starting Rate: $18.85+ shift differential

Work Hours: 12-hour Night Shift 6pm-6am. Monday-Wednesday, every other Thursday

Location: North Plant-2347 Kratzer Road Harrisonburg Va 22801

As our Forklift Operator, you will:

• Operate Forklift equipment to move materials and finished products
• Scan containers to ensure system accuracy
• Inspect your forklift on a daily basis and service the batteries
• Process departmental paperwork
• Use a computer to utilize the internal company COMN system for job information
• Receive training to help advance your career

Qualifications:
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand or sit for the entire duration of your shift

What we offer you:

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us:

Lakeside Book Company loves books! To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team-winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart. Come join our mission to keep the world reading.

Lakeside Book Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact [e-mail].

*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.