Bindery Materials Handler - Forklift & Growth (2nd Shift)

Allied Printing; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k)

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Allied Printing Services, Inc. in Manchester, CT is hiring a Bindery Material Handler to move, stage, and organize materials for cutting, folding, stitching, packing, and finishing. You will support the Bindery team, operate material-handling equipment, maintain inventory, and ensure safe, orderly work areas.

Forklift experience is required; training is available. Join a family-run, growth-oriented environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to develop in a fast-paced printing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift experience or certification required.
• Ability to read and follow job tickets, production labels, and written instructions.
• Experience in printing, manufacturing, or warehouse environments is a plus.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable in a fast-paced production environment.
• Willingness to learn Bindery workflows and support multiple operators.

Responsibilities

• Move raw materials, paper stock, skids, pallets, and finished goods throughout the Bindery.
• Stage materials for operators based on job tickets and production schedules.
• Load and unload trucks; receive and store incoming materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and update internal tracking systems.
• Wrap, band, label, and prepare completed jobs for shipment.
• Operate material-handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and lifts (training available if needed).
• Keep aisles, storage areas, and workspaces clean, safe, and organized.
• Assist Bindery operators with misc. tasks to support continuous workflow.
• Follow all safety procedures and report equipment or material issues promptly.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Reading job tickets

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Pallet jack

Job description

Allied Printing Services, Inc. in Manchester, CT is hiring a Bindery Material Handler to move, stage, and organize materials for cutting, folding, stitching, packing, and finishing. You will support the Bindery team, operate material-handling equipment, maintain inventory, and ensure safe, orderly work areas.

Forklift experience is required; training is available. Join a family-run, growth-oriented environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to develop in a fast-paced printing