Forklift Hoist Operator 1st Shift

Lakeside Book Company; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Daily pay available

Safety shoe reimbursement

Cross training

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Appleton, WI is seeking a Forklift Hoist Operator to join our distribution team. You will operate a picker, turret, forklift, and a walkie rider to support the assembly and fulfillment departments.

No prior experience required as training is provided; base wage starts at $20/hour with performance incentives of $2-$6/hour for meeting goals. Benefits include health coverage, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for shift.
• Comfortable with heights up to 30+ feet.
• Prior forklift/hoist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a picker, turret, forklift, and a walkie rider.
• Pick product from warehouse height racks by hand and machine to support the assembly and fulfillment department.
• Assist with replenishment and putaways.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Use a hand scanner and computer systems.
• Work with inventory and doing counts.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory counts

Safety oriented

Hand scanner

Computer systems

Tools

Hand scanner

Warehouse computer systems

Job description

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!

Starting Rate : $20/hour. Earn additional $2-$6/hour beyond the base wage for meeting or exceeding goals with our performance based incentive program!

Additional incentives:

• $100 safety shoe reimbursement
• Cross training
• Daily pay available

Base Hours: 1st shift, days, 7am-3pm, overtime as needed.
Location: N9234 Lake Park Road, Appleton WI 54915

As our Forklift Hoist Operator, you will:

• Operate a picker, turret, forklift, and a walkie rider
• Pick product from warehouse height racks by hand and machine to support the assembly and fulfillment department
• Assist with replenishment and putaways
• Load and unload trucks
• Use a hand scanner and computer systems
• Work with inventory and doing counts

No experience necessary! We will provide you with all the training you need to be successful.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for the entire duration of your shift

Qualifications:

• Comfortable with heights up to 30+ feet
• Prior forklift/hoist experience preferred

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.

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].