Seasonal Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Lakeside Book Company Seasonal Position

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!

Pay: $18.75/hr

Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm, with overtime including Saturday

Location: 8598 E. Country Road 100 S., Avon, Indiana 46123

Job Type: Seasonal not eligible for benefits

Job Duration: This seasonal role is expected to last through the facility's peak season. Employment may end earlier or extend slightly depending on department workload and business needs

Culture & Engagement: Safety First Standard, Food Trucks, Employee Events, Holiday Parties, Employee Recognition Program, Advancement Opportunities!

Job Responsibilities:

• Safely operate an order picker or turret to perform case pick duties
• Organize and stow products in the correct location within the facility
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with cycle counts as needed
• Other duties on or off the forklift equipment as assigned to support business needs
• Adherence to all safety policies steel toes required

What You Bring:

• Previous warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience - required
• 6+ months previous order picker or turret experience - required
• Ability to work at heights of 20ft or more - required
• Proven success working in fast-paced, physically demanding seasonal periods
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop, and lift 50lbs throughout 8 to 10-hour shift

What Makes the Avon Facility Special:

• Experienced team
• Brand new facility with a beautiful outdoor space to be used for break/lunch
• Community Engagement Opportunities 500 Festival Parade, Pride Festival, Suicide Prevention Walk

What we offer you :

• Cafe onsite, available for purchase
• Onsite Gym
• Game room
• Career growth opportunities

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.