Powered Equipment Operator - All Shifts

Lakeside Book Company; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Demand Pay

Full-time schedule

Overtime

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Plainfield, IN is seeking a Powered Industrial Equipment Operator to join our shift-based team. You will operate turret, cherry picker, stand-up forklift, and walkie stacker to move pallets, down stack and stock products across the facility.

This full-time role offers $19.00–$21.50 per hour, mandatory overtime, on-demand pay, and a 90-day evaluation period toward permanent employment.

Qualifications

• 6 months previous forklift experience required.
• Ability to work at heights of 30+ feet.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, and lift 50lbs.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime both throughout the week and on the weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate a turret, cherry picker, stand‑up forklift, and walkie stacker.
• Down stacking pallets, stowing product, movement of product throughout the facility, full case picking, full pallet picking, and pallet building.
• Cycle counts to maintain inventory levels.
• Other duties as assigned, both on and off the powered equipment.
• Follow all safety guidelines - safety shoes required.

Skills

Forklift experience

Height work capability

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Job description

Powered Industrial Equipment Operator | $19.00/hr - $21.50/hr | All Shifts

Our Story:

We are not just any warehouse - we are the largest book printer & distributor in North America. We have printed and distributed every New York Times Bestseller in recent history. That means we move more stories, lift bigger pallets. and have a larger impact than anyone else in the business.

What You'll Get:

• $19.00/hr - $21.50/hr depending on shift
• On Demand Pay
• Full-time schedule, plus mandatory overtime

How You Will Contribute:

You will be a crucial link between our inventory and stores/customers across the country.

Shift:

1st (7:00am-3:00pm), 2 nd (3:00pm-11:00pm), & 3 rd (11:00pm-7:00am) overtime required including weekends

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
• Down stacking pallets. stowing product, movement of product throughout the facility, full case picking, full pallet picking, and pallet building
• Cycle counts to maintain inventory levels
• Other duties as assigned, both on and off the powered equipment
• 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 required
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, and lift 50lbs
• Ability to work mandatory overtime both throughout the week and on the weekends

Benefits Following 90-Day Evaluation Period:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Prorated paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Employee Assistance Program