Forklift & Materials Handler I - Day Shift

TOPPAN Packaging Americas; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 36,132 - 48,821; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid time off

Insurance: life, accident, disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TOPPAN Packaging Americas in DeKalb, IL is seeking a Material Handler I to support warehouse, shipping, receiving, production, and inventory operations. You will safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment to move materials, ensure accurate receiving, storage, staging, and shipping while keeping a safe, organized warehouse.

This role reports to the Warehouse Lead and involves preparing customer orders, verifying quantities, labeling, scheduling carrier pickups, and updating ERP

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience operating Toyota sit-down LP forklifts.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with FedEx and UPS shipping procedures.
• Strong attention to detail in a high-volume environment.
• Able to pass forklift written and driving evaluations and have a valid driver's license.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and more than 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer orders for shipment according to procedures and requirements.
• Verify product quantities, item numbers, labels, packaging, and shipping docs before shipment.
• Print, review, and attach shipping labels, packing slips, bills of lading, and paperwork.
• Coordinate carrier pickups with freight companies.
• Stage, organize, and load outbound shipments at dock areas.
• Update shipment status and inventory records in ERP systems.
• Move raw materials, finished goods, and supplies throughout the facility.
• Supply production lines and work areas with correct materials.
• Load and unload trucks, pallets, and containers safely.
• Stage materials for production, shipping, receiving, and QA inspection.
• Verify item numbers, lot numbers, quantities, labels, and product condition.

Skills

English proficiency

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

MS Word/Excel

Shipping procedures

Attention to detail

Lifting 50 lbs

Driver's license

Job description

TOPPAN Packaging Americas in DeKalb, IL is seeking a Material Handler I to support warehouse, shipping, receiving, production, and inventory operations. You will safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment to move materials, ensure accurate receiving, storage, staging, and shipping while keeping a safe, organized warehouse.

This role reports to the Warehouse Lead and involves preparing customer orders, verifying quantities, labeling, scheduling carrier pickups, and updating ERP