Shipping - Forklift Operator 2

Lakeside Book Company; Willard (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Warehouse Forklift Operator, where safety and teamwork are paramount. This role involves operating forklifts to manage materials efficiently while adhering to safety guidelines. You'll be part of a dedicated team that values every employee's voice and strives for excellence in a supportive environment. With competitive pay and benefits, including medical and dental coverage, this position offers the chance to contribute to a mission that keeps the world reading. If you have a passion for logistics and a commitment to safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must obtain Forklift Operator License through Lakeside Book Company.
• Prior Forklift or Roll Clamp experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive forklift to lift, stack, and remove materials.
• Load/unload products from trucks and railcars.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Compliance

Material Handling

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Roll Clamp

COMN and Load Tracking Systems

Job description

Our Safety Culture:

The safety and health of our employees is this company’s most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.

Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.

We welcome our veterans to apply!

Starting Rate: $19.75 (additional $2.00 for 2nd/3rd shift)

As a Warehouse Forklift Operator you will:

1. Drive forklift truck equipped with lifting devices such as fork, clamp, or trailer hitch to push, lift, stack, tier or remove material.
2. Load or unload product from trucks and railcars using Forklift or Roll Clamp.
3. Follow all lift truck safety guidelines and perform safety checks on lift trucks.
4. Use a computer to utilize the internal company COMN and Load Tracking Systems.
5. Perform daily housekeeping tasks in work area.

Qualifications:

1. Must be able to obtain and retain Forklift Operator License through Lakeside Book Company.
2. Prior Forklift or Roll Clamp experience preferred.
3. Must be willing to work daily/weekly overtime as needed.
4. Must pass pre-employment Drug Screen and Background (external candidates).

Internal Eligibility Requirements:

1. Most recent performance rating must be 'meeting expectations' or above.
2. Meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job posting.
3. Must be in good standing (i.e. not at the Final Warning or Performance Improvement Plan step in Positive Counseling).

What we offer you:

1. Paid time off
2. Medical, dental, and vision benefits
3. 401k with company match
4. Employee Assistance Program

About Us:

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.

Lakeside Book Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact [e-mail].

*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.