Shipping - Forklift Operator 2

Lakeside Book Company; Willard (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company is seeking a Shipping / Warehouse Forklift Operator in Willard, OH. Starting rate is $19.75 per hour with an additional $2.00 for 2nd/3rd shift. The role involves operating forklift, tugger, and related equipment, loading/unloading, and maintaining safety and cleanliness in the warehouse.

Applicants must obtain a forklift license and be willing to work overtime. Lakeside Book Company offers PTO, health benefits, a 401(k) with company match, and EAP.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and retain Forklift Operator License.
• Prior forklift or Roll Clamp experience preferred.
• Must be willing to work daily/weekly overtime as needed.
• Must pass pre-employment Drug Screen and Background checks.

Responsibilities

• Drive forklift truck to lift, stack, and move materials.
• Operate Tugger or VNA Crane as needed.
• Load/unload product from trucks and railcars.
• Follow lift truck safety guidelines and perform safety checks.
• Use internal COMN and Load Tracking Systems.
• Maintain daily housekeeping in the work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Overtime readiness

Drug screen compliance

Education

Forklift Operator License

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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 Shipping / Warehouse Forklift Operator you will:

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

Qualifications:

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

What we offer you:

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match
• 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.

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.