Career Fair

Lakeside Book Company•Harrisonburg, VA

2d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Join us on January 20th from 9am-12pm for walk-in interviews during our Career Fair. We are looking for Material Handlers and Production Associates to join our team at Lakeside Book Company. As the largest bookmaker in the United States, you will help print and move the finished product out the door and into the hands of readers across the country. No experience necessary! We will provide you with all the training you need to be successful. Advancement opportunities are available! Starting Rate: Material Handler - $17.00/hour Production Associate - $17.50/hour Hours: Days/Nights 6am-6pm/6pm-6am M/T/F/S/S/W/Th Location: 2347 Kratzer Rd. Harrisonburg, Va 22802 and 1025 Willow Springs Road Harrisonburg, Va 22801 As our Material Handler, you will: Feed book sections into a binding machine Move books from the production line and stack them into boxes Work in a team environment and cross-train with others Receive training to help advance your career As our Production Associate, you will: Operate robots and stackers that collect sections of books coming off our printing presses Strap book sections together and places them on pallets Enter information about the books coming off the press into a computer, print labels, and place on a pallet Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating the equipment to ensure a safe working environment for everyone 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 [email protected]. 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.

Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand for the entire duration of your shift
Consistent work experience preferred
Machine experience preferred, but not required
Ability to lift and carry 20-50 pounds
Ability to stand for the duration of your shift
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel)
Consistent work experience preferred
Machine experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Feed book sections into a binding machine
Move books from the production line and stack them into boxes
Work in a team environment and cross-train with others
Receive training to help advance your career
Operate robots and stackers that collect sections of books coming off our printing presses
Strap book sections together and places them on pallets
Enter information about the books coming off the press into a computer, print labels, and place on a pallet
Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating the equipment to ensure a safe working environment for everyone