Day Shift Material Handler I — Forklift & Shipping

TOPPAN Packaging Americas; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance plans: life, accident, and 5

Job summary

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is seeking a Material Handler I in DeKalb, IL, on a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM shift. The role supports warehouse, shipping, receiving, and production operations, safely operating forklifts and moving materials to ensure efficient production and inventory flow.

You will verify shipments, prepare orders, and coordinate carrier pickups while maintaining accurate ERP records. Candidates should have warehouse experience, forklift certification, and proficiency with MS

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• W warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience operating Toyota sit-down LP forklifts.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel and customer shipping portals.
• Experience with FedEx and UPS shipping procedures.
• Understanding of work orders, inventory control, receiving documents, and shipping documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer orders for shipment according to procedures.
• Verify quantities, item numbers, labels, packaging, and shipping docs.
• Print and attach shipping labels, packing slips, bills of lading, and other paperwork.
• Coordinate carrier pickups with freight companies.
• Stage, organize, and load outbound shipments at dock and carrier locations.
• Update shipment status and inventory records in ERP systems.
• Move materials to support manufacturing operations.
• Load and unload trucks, pallets, and containers safely.
• Record inventory movements and assist with cycle counts and audits.
• Provide materials to production lines and assist receiving and shipping processes.

Skills

English proficiency

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

MS Word / Excel

Tools

Toyota sit-down LP forklifts

MS Word

MS Excel

FedEx/UPS shipping procedures

Job description

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is seeking a Material Handler I in DeKalb, IL, on a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM shift. The role supports warehouse, shipping, receiving, and production operations, safely operating forklifts and moving materials to ensure efficient production and inventory flow.

You will verify shipments, prepare orders, and coordinate carrier pickups while maintaining accurate ERP records. Candidates should have warehouse experience, forklift certification, and proficiency with MS