Production Associate

Lakeside Book Company; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Harrisonburg, VA is hiring a Production Associate to help move finished books from presses to readers nationwide.

No experience is required as training is provided, with opportunities for cross-training and career advancement. This full-time 12-hour day shift runs 6am–6pm on Mon-Tue, Fri-Sun, and Wed-Thu, with overtime as needed. Multiple Harrisonburg locations support operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry 20-50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for the duration of your shift.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Consistent work experience.
• Machine experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret written work which indicates machine operations and dimensional accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate robots and stackers that collect sections of books coming off our printing presses.
• Strap book sections together and place them on pallets.
• Enter information about the books coming off the press into a computer, print labels, and place on a pallet.
• Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating the equipment to ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Lifting 20-50 pounds

Standing for shift

Reading instructions

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Production Associate 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:$17.60/hour

Hours: 12-hour Day shift 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 our Production Associate, you will:

• Operate robots and stackers that collect sections of books coming off ourprinting presses.
• Strap booksections togetherand places them onpallets.
• Enter information about the books coming off the press into a computer, print labels, and place on a pallet.
• Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating the equipment to ensure a safe working environment for everyone.

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift and carry 20-50 pounds
• Ability to stand for the duration of your shift
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel)
• Consistent work experience
• Machine experience preferred, but not required
• 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.