Powered Equipment Operator - All Shifts

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!

Powered Industrial Equipment Operator | $19.00/hr - $21.50/hr | All Shifts

Our Story: We are not just any warehouse – we are the largest book printer & distributor in North America. We have printed and distributed every New York Times Bestseller in recent history. That means we move more stories, lift bigger pallets. and have a larger impact than anyone else in the business.

What You'll Get:

• $19.00/hr - $21.50/hr depending on shift
• On Demand Pay
• Full-time schedule, plus mandatory overtime

How You Will Contribute: You will be a crucial link between our inventory and stores/customers across the country.

Shift: 1st (7:00am-3:00pm), 2nd (3:00pm-11:00pm), & 3rd (11:00pm-7:00am) overtime required including weekends

Location: 700 Airtech Parkway, Plainfield, IN 46168

Path to Permanent Employment: New hires participate in a 90-day evaluation period designed to support training and successful integration into the team.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate a turret, cherry picker, stand-up forklift, and walkie stacker
• Down stacking pallets. stowing product, movement of product throughout the facility, full case picking, full pallet picking, and pallet building
• Cycle counts to maintain inventory levels
• Other duties as assigned, both on and off the powered equipment
• Follow all safety guidelines – safety shoes required

What We’re Looking For:

• 6 months previous forklift experience required
• Ability to work at heights of 30+ feet required
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, and lift 50lbs
• Ability to work mandatory overtime both throughout the week and on the weekends

Benefits Following 90-Day Evaluation Period: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match, Prorated paid time off, Holiday pay, Employee Assistance Program

What we offer you:

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation & recognition programs

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 View email address on aiapply.co.

*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.