Bindery - Forklift Operator 3

Lakeside Book Company in; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety shoe reimbursement

Safety glasses reimbursement

Two weeks paid vacation

Comprehensive training provided

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company – South Plant in Crawfordsville, IN is hiring a Forklift Operator to keep materials flowing across the facility. Starting pay is $22.00-$27.40 per hour, with a 7% shift premium for second and third shifts, and training on first shift initially.

The role involves operating forklifts, inventory checks in the COMN system, unloading/loading trucks, and daily safety inspections, with two weeks of paid vacation and provided training.

Qualifications

• Basic forklift operation competency.
• Proficiency with basic math.
• Familiarity with computer systems used for inventory.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move materials and products.
• Maintain accurate inventory using the materials management system (COMN).
• Organize and manage warehouse storage areas.
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Perform daily safety inspections on equipment.
• Replace forklift batteries and propane tanks.
• Collaborate with team and cross-train in various areas.
• Participate in training for career growth.

Skills

Forklift operation

Math skills

Computer skills

Job description

Forklift Operator – South Plant (Crawfordsville, IN)

Starting Pay: $22.00-27.40 per hour, plus a 7% shift premium for second and third shifts

Schedule:

Shift - 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) starting in July 2027

Starting in January 2027 will train on 1st Shift 7am-3pm (7am-5pm with overtime) and 3rd shift 11pm-7am (9pm-7am with overtime)

Location:
Lakeside Book Company – South Plant
600 State Road 32 West, Crawfordsville, IN
(We also have a North Plant located at 1009 Sloan Street.)

Additional Benefits & Incentives:

• $100 Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• $100 Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• All necessary tools provided by the company
• Two weeks of paid vacation
• Comprehensive training provided

What You’ll Do

As a Forklift Operator, you’ll play an important role in keeping our production moving smoothly by safely and efficiently transporting materials throughout the facility.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating forklifts to move materials and products.
• Maintaining accurate inventory using our materials management system (COMN).
• Organizing and managing warehouse storage areas.
• Loading and unloading trucks as needed.
• Performing daily safety inspections on equipment.
• Replacing forklift batteries and propane tanks.
• Collaborating with your team and cross-training in various areas.
• Participating in training to support your career growth.
• Must be able to obtain LSC Communications hoist license by attending class and meeting requirements.
• Able to communicate well with operators and crews.
• Must be personally committed to concepts of high employee involvement, continuous improvement, and diversity.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 20–50 pounds
• Ability to remain seated for the duration of the shift

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience preferred
• Basic math and computer skills

Recruitment Fraud Awareness: Beware of scammers impersonating Lakeside Book Company. Legitimate recruiter emails will end in @lakesidebook.com. We will never contact you from a blocked or private number, recruit through online chat platforms, or require payment or purchases as a condition of employment. Please verify suspicious communications through our official company website.