Material Handler

Lakeside Book•Harrisonburg, VA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeside Book Company is hiring Material Handlers to move finished books from production through packaging. No prior experience is necessary; the company provides training and offers advancement opportunities. The role is based at the company’s Harrisonburg, Virginia locations and follows 12-hour day or night shifts. Overtime is required as needed. Employees feed book sections into a binding machine, move books from the production line, and stack them into boxes. They work as part of a team and may cross-train with coworkers. Candidates who agree to cross-train, qualify in the position, and serve as backups for lateral and progressive roles may receive preference.

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 required to complete the work and maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with provided instructions.

Nice To Haves

Agreement to participate in cross-training, achieve qualified status within the position, and serve as a backup for lateral and progressive roles as needed.

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 training to support career advancement.
For employees participating in cross-training, achieve qualified status within the position and assume backup responsibility for lateral and progressive roles as needed.