Finishing - Technical Specialist 2

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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Phoenix Color Job Title: Production Shift Lead

Lakeside Job Title: Technical Specialist 2

Internal Starting Pay Incentive: $1.50/hr Added on top of current base rate.

Pay Grade Range:

Hours: 5PM-1AM

Schedule: M-F, weekends when needed

Location: 200 Hulman St. Terre Haute IN 47802

As our Technical Specialist 2, you will:

• Meet or exceed departments role’s expectations and KPIs.
• Lead the production team during the assigned shift.
• Ensure priorities are clearly communicated and executed.
• Train new employees and cross-train existing staff on equipment operation, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and hands-on instruction to enhance team skills.
• Evaluate and report training effectiveness and recommend additional learning opportunities.
• Partner with Supervisor and/or HR to identify skill gaps and contribute to employee development plans.
• Conduct shift huddles in Supervisor’s absence.
• Work as the main point of contact for safety, attendance call outs, and questions in Supervisor's absence.
• Assign duties accordingly to meet production goals in Supervisor’s absence.
• Act as the first point of contact for technical or mechanical issues related to production needs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and escalate unresolved problems to maintenance or Supervisor.
• Assist other hourly employees with minor equipment adjustments as needed.
• Promote and enforce all safety procedures and company policies.
• Conduct safety checks with hourly employees on shift, ensure PPE usage, and correct or report incidents promptly.
• Monitor production output of other hourly employees on shift to ensure they meet and establish quality standards.
• All working duties as assigned in accordance with role in the department.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift and lift up to 75lbs
• Ability to bend and reach for extended periods of time
  
  

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and understand written instructions and perform basic math
• High levels of attention to detail
• Ability to work as a team and provide direction
• Mechanically inclined to fix minor machinery issues using hand tools
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  
  

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 [email protected].

• 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.