Warehouse Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

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!

Pay: $19.50/hr, plus $1.50/hr shift differential – opportunity for pay increases based on performance at 6-months and again at 1-year
Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 10:00pm-6:00am, with overtime as required including Friday
Location: Indy North - 5550 W. 74th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Job Type: Full Time – Benefits Eligible: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match, Prorated paid time off, Holiday pay, Employee Assistance Program
Culture & Engagement: Safety First Standard, Food Trucks, Employee Events, Holiday Parties, Employee Recognition Program, Advancement Opportunities!
Note: Job Posting will close internally on 3/10/2026

Job Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a cherry picker, standard forklift, and other powered equipment
• Perform case picking, full pallet picking, and stowing duties
• Perform load and unload duties as needed
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with inventory counts as needed

What You Bring:

• Previous warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience - required
• Minimum 1 year of forklift/cherry picker experience - required
• Basic computer skills for inventory management
• Proven success working in fast-paced, high-demand seasonal periods
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) to be able to collaborate with team members and follow direction from leadership

What Makes our Indy North Facility Special:

• Experienced, tenured, team who are willing to share their knowledge and experience
• Peak season fun – food trucks, basketball and cornhole competitions, giveaways
• Community Engagement Opportunities – 500 Festival Parade, Pride Festival, Suicide Prevention Walk
• Diverse, Inclusive, & Welcoming work environment

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 talent@lakesidebook.com.

• 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.