Pressroom - Forklift Operator 3

Lakeside Book Company; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$100 Safety Shoe Reimbursement

$100 Safety Glasses Reimbursement

Tools provided

2 Weeks Vacation

Training provided

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company, South Plant in Crawfordsville, IN, is seeking a Forklift Operator for a 4 on/4 off, 12-hour day shift. This position offers a starting wage and shift-based increases with additional incentives.

The role involves operating forklifts, handling inventory in COMN, organizing storage, loading/unloading materials, and performing safety checks while partnering with teammates and receiving training to advance.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience preferred
• Ability to do basic math and computer knowledge

Responsibilities

• Drive forklifts and move material
• Inventory control using COMN
• Organize storage space
• Load and unload materials and trucks
• Perform daily safety checks
• Replace batteries and gas tanks
• Work in a team environment and cross-train with others
• Receive training to help advance your career

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Teamwork

Basic math

Computer literacy

Tools

COMN system

Job description

Starting Rate: $22.00-$27.40 with a 7% increase for second and third shifts.

Additional Incentives:

• $100 Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• $100 Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Company will provide all tools necessary
• 2 Weeks Vacation
• Training provided

Work Hours: 4 on 4 off Schedule 12 hours - Days

Location: We have 2 locations in Crawfordsville, IN: North Plant at 1009 Sloan Street; South Plant at 600 State Road 32 West. This position is for the South Plant.

As a Forklift Operator, you will:

• Drive our forklifts and move material from one place to another.
• Inventory Control using materials management system (COMN).
• Organize storage space.
• Load and unload materials and trucks as needed.
• Perform daily safety checks.
• Replace batteries and gas tanks.
• Work in a team environment and cross-train with others.
• Receive training to help advance your career.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 20-50 pounds
• Ability to sit for the duration of your shift

Qualifications:

• Previous forklift experience preferred
• Ability to do basic math and computer knowledge