Forklift-Certified Material Handler (Printing Stock)

Primary Color Systems; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Color Systems is seeking a reliable, safety-conscious Material Handler (Stock) to join the printing production team. You will receive, store, stage, and distribute paper stock, inks, substrates, chemicals, and finished print materials to ensure presses have exactly what they need to run on schedule.

You will stage stock, acclimate materials for printing, and help with inventory audits, using forklifts and standard warehouse systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of warehouse, material handling, or stockroom experience (experience in a commercial print, packaging, or paper converting environment is preferred).
• Certified Forklift Operator (or ability to become certified upon hire). Clamp truck experience is a strong plus.
• Basic understanding of paper types, basis weights, sheet sizes, grain direction, and paper care (humidity/temperature factors) is highly desirable.
• Basic computer literacy; familiarity with inventory management software, barcoding scanners, or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming shipments of paper rolls, sheetfed stock, pallets, inks, and packaging materials using forklifts, clamp trucks, or pallet jacks.
• Inspect incoming shipments for damage, verify packing slips against purchase orders, and report discrepancies immediately.
• Safely store paper stock and supplies in designated rack or floor locations according to size, weight, caliper, and lot numbers.
• Record stock movements, bin transfers, and stock issuances using our software.
• Participate in regular inventory audits and physical stock counts to ensure high inventory accuracy.
• Stage paper stock, inks, plates, and pressroom chemistry at specific presses ahead of scheduled print runs.
• Acclimate paper stock (temperature/humidity control) prior to printing to ensure optimal press performance.
• Return unused or excess paper stock and inks from the press floor to warehouse inventory, ensuring proper labeling and system updates.
• Collect, bale, or process paper scrap, trim, recycling materials, and waste according to safety and environmental guidelines.

Skills

Reliability

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Clamp truck experience

Job description

Primary Color Systems is seeking a reliable, safety-conscious Material Handler (Stock) to join the printing production team. You will receive, store, stage, and distribute paper stock, inks, substrates, chemicals, and finished print materials to ensure presses have exactly what they need to run on schedule.

You will stage stock, acclimate materials for printing, and help with inventory audits, using forklifts and standard warehouse systems.