Forklift Hoist Operator 3rd Shift

Lakeside Book Company; Appleton, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Appleton, WI is hiring a Forklift Hoist Operator for 3rd shift (11pm-7am). Starting rate is $20/hour with a $2/hour 3rd shift differential; incentives may add $2-$6/hour for meeting goals. No experience is required; training is provided.

You will operate a picker, turret, forklift, and a walkie rider, load/unload trucks, scan inventory, and help counts to support fulfillment.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Comfortable with heights and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Prior forklift/hoist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Forklift operation

Physical stamina

Job description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 5:00 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!

Starting Rate : $20/hour, plus $2/hour for 3rd shift differential. 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: 3rd shift, nights,11pm-7am, 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].

*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.