Receiving Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Lakeside Book Company in; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Demand Pay

Full-time schedule

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company is hiring a Receiving Forklift Operator for the Plainfield, IN facility. The role is a full-time, 1st shift position with a starting wage of $21.00 per hour and overtime potential on Saturdays.

New hires enter a 90-day evaluation period to support training and successful integration into the team. The job includes operating several forklift types, cycle counts, and general material handling duties while adhering to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• 6 months forklift experience required.
• Ability to work at heights of 30+ feet.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate a turret, cherry picker, stand-up forklift and walkie stacker.
• Down stack pallets and move product throughout the facility.
• Perform cycle counts to maintain inventory levels.
• Carry out other duties as assigned, on and off powered equipment.
• Follow all safety guidelines; safety shoes are required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Job description

Receiving Forklift Operator | $21.00/hr | 1st Shift

What You'll Get:

• $21.00/hr
• On Demand Pay
• Full-time schedule
• Benefits Eligible

Shift: 1st (7:00am-3:00pm), Monday-Friday - overtime required including Saturday

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
• 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
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, and lift 50lbs

Benefits Following 90-Day Evaluation Period:

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

Plainfield Facility Culture & Engagement:

• Safety First Standard
• Employee Events
• Holiday Parties
• Employee Recognition Program
• Advancement Opportunities
• Diverse, Inclusive, and Tenured team.