Material Handler

Lakeside Book Company•Harrisonburg, VA

19d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeside Book Company is hiring Material Handlers to help move finished books from production to packaging. The role involves feeding book sections into a binding machine and moving books from the production line into boxes. No prior experience is necessary; the company provides training, and advancement opportunities are available. Employees work in a team environment and may cross-train with coworkers. Preference is given to candidates who agree to cross-train, qualify in the position, and serve as backups for lateral and progressive roles as needed. The position is based at one of two Harrisonburg, Virginia locations. Shifts are 12 hours, either 6 a.m.–6 p.m. or 6 p.m.–6 a.m., on the listed rotating schedule. Overtime is required as needed. The starting rate is $17.00 per hour. Lakeside Book Company describes employee safety and health as its most important business consideration and commits to environmentally responsible business practices and community stewardship. The company welcomes veterans and provides equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for the entire duration of the shift.
Ability to read and interpret written work indicating the number and sequence of machine operations and maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with provided instructions.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to participate in cross-training, achieve qualified status within the position, and assume backup responsibility for lateral and progressive roles as needed is preferred.

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.
Participate in cross-training, achieve qualified status within the position, and serve as a backup to lateral and progressive roles as needed, if participating.