Pressroom Forklift Operator

Lakeside Book Company in; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Forklift Driver for our Pressroom. You will operate forklift equipment to move materials and finished products, input information into the internal COMN system, and perform daily inspections while advancing your career with company training and cross-training opportunities.

Starting rate is $19.15 per hour. Hours are 6am-6pm with potential overtime; locations in Harrisonburg, VA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months forklift experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand or sit for the entire shift.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move materials and finished products.
• Scan containers to ensure system accuracy.
• Inspect forklift daily and service batteries.
• Process departmental paperwork.
• Use a computer to input information in the COMN system.

Skills

Forklift operation

Scanning

Data entry

Computer literacy

Tools

COMN system

Job description

As a Forklift Driver in ourPressroom, you will operate forklift equipment to move materials and products, perform daily inspections, accurately scan containers, use a computer to input information and receive training to further your career.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. A minimum 6 months forklift experience is preferred, but not required.Advancement opportunities are available!

Starting Rate:

$19.15

Hours:

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 a Forklift Operator, you will:

• Operate Forklift equipment, to move materials and finished products
• Scan containers to ensure system accuracy
• Inspectyour forklift on a daily basis and service the batteries
• Process departmental paperwork
• Use a computer to utilize the internal company COMN system for job information

Qualifications:

• • Previous forklift experience, standup and sit down
  • Ability tolift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability tostand or sit for the entire duration of your shift
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

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 incross-trainingwhich includes achieving qualified statuswithin the positionand assumingresponsibility as a back-up tolateralandprogressive roles, as needed.