Seasonal Forklift Operator - Mid Shift

Lakeside Book Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company is seeking a Seasonal Forklift Operator for their Distribution Center in Indianapolis. This role involves operating forklifts and other machinery to ensure efficient product movement during their peak season. Candidates should be safety-conscious, organized, and ready to work mandatory overtime as needed.

Benefits

Onsite Cafe

Gym access

Game room

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have previous Order Picker experience.
• Comfortable with heights.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Load and unload shipments from delivery trucks.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team communication

Job description

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Lakeside Book Company loves books! To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team-winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart. Come join our mission to keep the world reading.

This location is a Distribution Center. Overtime opportunities are available throughout the summer months. Throughout June- September will include mandatory and overtime hours based on needs of the business.

Opportunities for full time employee may be offered post season.

We welcome our veterans to apply!

Are you a motivated individual with a passion for ensuring smooth operations in a busy warehouse environment? Lakeside Book Company is looking for a dedicated Seasonal Forklift Operator to join our dynamic team! In this vital role, you’ll be responsible for operating forklifts and other machinery to move, stack, and organize products efficiently. If you enjoy being a part of a team that values hard work, safety, and collaboration, then this is the job for you. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Operate Order Picker, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload shipments from delivery trucks and containers.
• Organize and store products in designated areas within the warehouse.
• Perform regular inspections and maintenance checks on forklifts and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with inventory counts as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate shipping and receiving tasks.
  
  

Requirements

• Previous Order Picker experience required.
• Must be comfortable with heights.
• Previous experience in a warehouse/distribution environment required.
• Steel-toe shoes are required to be worn every day for this position.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Physical ability to stand, lift, bend, stoop, reach, and carry up to 50lbs, during an 8 to 10-hour shift.
• Basic computer skills for inventory management.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime which could include Saturdays.
  
  

Pay, Shift, & Location

• Pay - $19.50/hr, plus $1.50/hr shift differential
• Shift – Monday to Friday, 11:30am-7:30pm, with mandatory overtime as required.
• Location – 5550 W. 74th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268
• This is a seasonal position, beginning as early as April and lasting through the duration of our peak season, with no guarantee of a permanent role offer.
  
  

What we offer you:

• Cafe onsite, available for purchase
• Onsite Gym
• Game room
• Career growth opportunities
• This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.
  
  

Lakeside Book Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Printing Services

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