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 to ensure smooth operations in their distribution center. The role involves operating forklifts, maintaining inventory, and ensuring safety compliance during a busy peak season. Interested applicants should have warehouse experience and be ready for overtime hours.

Benefits

Café onsite, available for purchase

Onsite Gym

Game room

Qualifications

• Previous Order Picker experience required.
• Must be comfortable with heights.
• Previous warehouse/distribution experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate Order Picker and material handling equipment safely.
• Load and unload shipments from delivery trucks.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Job description

Indy North, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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

• Shift – Monday to Friday, 11:30am-7:30pm, with mandatory overtime as required.
• Location – 5550 W. 74 th 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

*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.

Indy North, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America