Book Production Operator — Training & Growth Path

Lakeside Book Company; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Harrisonburg, VA is hiring a Production Associate to help move finished books from presses to readers nationwide.

No experience is required as training is provided, with opportunities for cross-training and career advancement. This full-time 12-hour day shift runs 6am–6pm on Mon-Tue, Fri-Sun, and Wed-Thu, with overtime as needed. Multiple Harrisonburg locations support operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry 20-50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for the duration of your shift.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Consistent work experience.
• Machine experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret written work which indicates machine operations and dimensional accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate robots and stackers that collect sections of books coming off our printing presses.
• Strap book sections together and place them on pallets.
• Enter information about the books coming off the press into a computer, print labels, and place on a pallet.
• Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating the equipment to ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Lifting 20-50 pounds

Standing for shift

Reading instructions

Tools

Excel

Job description

Lakeside Book Company in Harrisonburg, VA is hiring a Production Associate to help move finished books from presses to readers nationwide.

No experience is required as training is provided, with opportunities for cross-training and career advancement. This full-time 12-hour day shift runs 6am–6pm on Mon-Tue, Fri-Sun, and Wed-Thu, with overtime as needed. Multiple Harrisonburg locations support operations.