Lakeside Book Company

Mail Services Specialist

Lakeside Book Company  •  $38k - $49k/yr  •  Missouri (Onsite)  •  20 hours ago
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Job Description

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!

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.

Lakeside Book Company

About Lakeside Book Company

We are committed to crafting books and services that are meaningful. We take pride in the challenge of fulfilling our customers’ visions.

What We Do:

Book Making: From words on a screen to pages in your hands. We employ the highest quality craftsmanship to print, bind, and custom publish books.

Distribution: We provide secure physical & digital sites for your book. We offer state-of-the-art inventory management and distribution strategy.

Jackets and Components: Using our advanced prepress and press operations, a myriad finishing applications, and innovative special effects, we create distinctive covers to make your books memorable.

Lakeside Book Merchant: simplify selling your books on Amazon to help maximize your profits.

Why Choose Us:

Customers trust our expertise- Our commitment to quality is unwavering. We work with publishers of all sizes across diverse industries and market segments to provide a myriad of creative printing options that elevate the reader’s experience.

Consultative partnership- Our team is passionate about taking care of our customers. We provide personalized service to publishers, drawing on our decades of specialized expertise to recommend the best solutions that align with your goals.

Full-scale, end-to-end production and distribution- As the largest book printing company in North America, Lakeside Book Company will manage your books for the life of each title, allowing you to concentrate on what you do best.

Our Impact:

Largest digital and offset print capacity, more than any other North American printer

Over 600 million books produced annually

Largest book distributor in North America, covering over 4.5 million square feet

19 book manufacturing locations in the U.S. and Canada

Ready to Partner?

We’re here to help, let’s connect to explore how Lakeside Book Company can bring value to your organization.

Industry
Creative & Design
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Warrensville, IL
Year Founded
1864
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