Forklift Operator – Morning Shift, 90‑Day Hire Path

Lakeside Book Company; Plainfield (IN); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Demand Pay

90-day conversion path

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Plainfield, IN is seeking a Shipping Forklift Operator for the morning shift. You will operate turret, cherry picker, stand-up forklift and walkie stacker to pick cases and full pallets and to stow product.

This full-time role requires at least 6 months forklift experience, the ability to reach 30+ ft heights, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Overtime and Saturday work are required; a 90-day evaluation leads to permanent hire, and On Demand Pay is available.

Qualifications

• 6 months forklift experience required.
• Ability to work at heights of 30+ feet.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, and lift 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate a turret, cherry picker, stand-up forklift, and walkie stacker.
• Case and full pallet pick – other duties on or off the forklift as assigned.
• Stow product.
• Cycle counts to maintain inventory levels.
• Follow all safety guidelines – safety shoes required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Job description

Shipping Forklift Operator | $19.00/hr | Morning Shift | On Demand Pay

What You’ll Get:

• $19.00/hr
• On Demand Pay
• Opportunity for permanent hire after 90 days
• Full-time schedule
• Overtime Required

Shift: 7:00am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday - overtime required including Saturday

Location: 700 Airtech Parkway, Plainfield, IN 46168

Path to Permanent Employment: New hires participate in a 90-day evaluation period designed to support training and successful integration into the team.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate a turret, cherry picker, stand-up forklift, and walkie stacker
• Case and full pallet pick – other duties on or off the forklift as assigned
• Stow product
• Cycle counts to maintain inventory levels
• Follow all safety guidelines – safety shoes required

What We’re Looking For:

• 6 months previous forklift experience required
• Ability to work at heights of 30+ feet
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, and lift 50lbs

Plainfield Facility Culture & Engagement:Safety First Standard; Employee Events; Holiday Parties; Employee Recognition Program; Advancement Opportunities; Diverse, Inclusive, and Tenured team.