Material Handler

Lakeside Book Company; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Harrisonburg, VA is hiring Material Handlers. You will feed book sections into a binding machine and move finished books from the production line into boxes. The role emphasizes teamwork, on-the-job training, and opportunities for advancement.

The position starts at $17.00/hour with a 12-hour day shift (6am-6pm) across Mon-Tue, Wed-Thu, Fri-Sun. Training provided to help you grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for the entire duration of your shift.
• Ability to read and interpret written work and machine operation instructions.

Responsibilities

• Feed book sections into a binding machine.
• Move books from the production line and stack them into boxes.
• Work in a team environment and cross-train with others.
• Receive training to help advance your career.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Reading work orders

Job description

We are looking for Material Handlers to join our team at Lakeside Book Company. As the largest bookmaker in the United States, you will help move the finished product out the door and into the hands of readers across the country. No experience necessary! We will provide you with all the training you need to be successful. Advancement opportunities are available!

Starting Rate: $17.00/hour

Hours: 12-hour Day shift 6am-6pm: Mon-Tue, Fri-Sat-Sun, Wed-Thur; overtime as required

Location: 2347 Kratzer Rd; Harrisonburg, VA 22802 and 1025 Willow Springs Rd; Harrisonburg, VA 22801

As our Material Handler, you will:

• Feed book sections into a binding machine
• Move books from the production line and stack them into boxes
• Work in a team environment and cross-train with others
• Receive training to help advance your career

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for the entire duration of your shift
• Ability to read and interpret written work which indicates the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided

At Lakeside Book Company, we value craftsmanship and collaboration by encouraging employees to improve their skills and capabilities. To that end, in addition to meeting the qualification requirements for this position, preference will be given to candidates who agree to participate in cross-training which includes achieving qualified status within the position and assuming responsibility as a back-up to lateral and progressive roles, as needed.