Mail Services Specialist

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.

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Mail Specialist

Lakeside Book Company is looking for a fulltime Mail Services Specialist for our Shipping area. As the largest book maker and book distributer in the United States, you will help craft books that end up in the hands of readers across the country.

Starting Rate: $18.25 to $24.50 depending upon experience

Work Hours: Days, 6:30a-3:00p

Location: 1799 Highway 50 East, Linn, MO 65051

As a Mail Specialist, you will:

• Operate machines that automatically address, weigh and generate shipping documents according to zip code
• Review shipping instructions to identify product placement
• Unload finished product from conveyor line using RF equipment for correct product placement
• Process and ship outgoing small package parcels for various carriers
• Communicate with Traffic Coordinator or Operations to assist with problem resolution
• Enter data into computerized systems
• Use forklift and pallet jack as needed
• Stretch wrap pallets and stage for loading
• Offload and load box trailers at the loading docks by safely operating the forklift
• Work in a team environment and cross-train with others
• Receive training to help advance your career

Qualifications:

• Experience in packaging, shipping environment
• Ability to exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally, 10 to 25 lbs. of force frequently and up to 10 lbs. of force routinely
• Computer and systems experience
• Forklift certification
• Ability to learn to use a warehouse management system
• Team work skills
  
  

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.