Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Lakeside Book Company; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their Appleton, WI team. The role involves operating forklifts, organizing products, and requires a physically active individual. With a supportive safety culture and training provided, this entry-level position offers benefits such as paid time off and a company-matched 401k.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

$100 safety shoe reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift and a walkie rider
• Load, wrap and/or stage pallets
• Organize/stack parcels onto pallets
• Dock scan and count pallets to ensure accuracy
• Move pallets of product to various departments
• Move & empty shrouds into compactor and replace
• Cross-train and assist in other areas

Skills

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Ability to stand and walk for the entire duration of your shift

Job description

Posted Thursday, June 19, 2025 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 : $18/hour.

Additional incentives:

• $100 safety shoe reimbursement

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

As our Forklift Operator, you will:

• Operate a forklift and a walkie rider
• Load, wrap and/or stage pallets
• Organize/stack parcels onto pallets
• Dock scan and count pallets to ensure accuracy
• Move pallets of product to various departments and on to the mezzanine
• Move & empty shrouds into compactor and replace
• Will cross train and assist in other areas

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

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.