Material Handler Nights

Lakeside Book Company; Linville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company is seeking Material Handlers for a 12-hour night shift in Harrisonburg, VA. Starting rate is $18.19/hour (base $17.00 with a 7% shift differential). This full-time role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for the shift, with overtime as needed.

No prior experience is required; on-the-job training is provided and advancement opportunities exist. Duties include feeding book sections into a binding machine, moving books off the production line, stacking into

Qualifications

• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for the full shift.
• Read and interpret written work which indicates machine operations and tolerances.

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

Lift up to 50 pounds

Stand for full shift

Read and interpret instructions

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: $18.19/hour (Base $17.00 + 7% Shift Differential)

Hours: 12-hour Night shift 6pm-6am: Mon-Tue-Wed, every other 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.