Forkift Operator/Material Handler (1st Shift)

RR Donnelley & Sons; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in De Pere, WI seeks a reliable Forklift Operator / Material Handler to load, unload, and move materials throughout the facility. You will support printing presses and finishing equipment, ensuring stock and mail pieces are correctly positioned on time.

The role requires 1–3 years forklift experience, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and attention to shipping docs; training for forklift certification is available and basic inventory software skills help.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of forklift experience in a direct mail or high-volume facility.
• Forklift certification not required; training available for reliable candidates.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a busy production environment.
• Read and understand shipping/receiving docs to match codes to client runs.
• Basic comfort with inventory software is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload incoming shipments and load outbound mail trays onto trucks.
• Stage materials at printing presses to prevent production downtime.
• Verify documents and enter shipments into PWMS; label and audit monthly.
• Safely handle paper stock and finished goods, maintaining quality.
• Perform daily pre-operational inspections and keep areas clean and safe.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Inventory software

Safety awareness

Job description

life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k)

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry's most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Company Description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry's most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

RRD's De Pere facility is seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Forklift Operator / Material Handler to join our fast-paced production team. In this role, you will be responsible for loading, unloading, and moving materials throughout our facility. You will directly support our printing presses and finishing equipment, ensuring raw paper stock, and finished mail pieces are exactly where they need to be, when they need to be there.

Key Responsibilities

• Load & Unload: Safely unload incoming shipments of raw materials and goods and load outgoing mail trays/pallets onto postal and freight trucks.
• Production Support: Stage materials at printing presses to prevent production downtime. Safely remove finished goods from production lines.
• Inventory Control: Verify shipping documents (bills of lading, packing slips) against incoming materials, enter received shipments into PWMS, accurately label goods and complete monthly audits.
• Precision Handling: Safely handle paper stock, tightly packed mail trays, and print materials without causing damage.
• Safety & Maintenance: Conduct daily pre-operational inspections on operated equipment. Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse and production areas.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 1-3 years of experience operating a forklift, ideally in a direct mail facility or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Certification: Forklift certification not required; willing to train and certify reliable, motivated, and safety conscious candidates.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand or sit for extended periods, and work comfortably in a busy production environment.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to read and understand shipping and receiving documentation, matching material codes to specific client print runs to prevent mixing up critical project components.
• Tech Savvy: Basic comfort using inventory software is a plus but not required.

Additional Information

Disclosure Statement:

Thepay range for this role at the noted location is $16.00 to $20.40 per hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand-by pay. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance,maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.