Material Handler

Lakeside Book Company; Linville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; 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 is seeking a Material Handler to support production operations at Harrisonburg, VA. You will feed book sections into a binding machine, move books from the production line, and stack them into boxes.

No experience is required as training is provided with opportunities for advancement. This 12‑hour Daylight shift runs 6am–6pm on a Mon–Tue–Wed–Thu–Fri–Sat–Sun pattern, with starting rate of $17 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for the entire duration of your shift.

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

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Team training

Tools

Binding machine

Job description

Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 at 4:00 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!

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 Daylight shift 6am-6pm, Monday-Tuesday, Friday-Saturday-Sunday, Wednesday-Thursday

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

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.

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.