Forklift Operator

TOPPAN Packaging USA (Hickory) Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance plans including life, and A/

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is seeking a Material Handler - Wrapper in Hickory, NC for a 12-hour night shift (7PM–7AM, 2-2-3 schedule). Pay rate is $19.93/hour plus $2.00 shift differential.

You will support shipping and inventory, operate material handling equipment, and help ensure safe, accurate shipments. Responsibilities include tracking inventory with scan guns, staging goods, verifying counts, labeling pallets, and performing safety inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous forklift and material handling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for full shift.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer and scanning system skills.

Responsibilities

• Use scan guns to track and record inventory locations.
• Pull finished goods and stage materials for shipment.
• Verify counts to fulfill shipping orders accurately.
• Print and apply labels to outgoing pallets.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Perform forklift safety inspections at the start of each shift.
• Follow plant safety and food safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Scanning systems

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Scan guns

Job description

Position: Material Handler - Wrapper Location: Hickory, NC Shift: 12 hour night shift | 7PM-7AM | 2-2-3 schedule Pay Rate: $19.93/hour + $2.00 shift differential Summary Description While reporting to the Shipping Supervisor, the Material Handler Level I is responsible for safely operating material handling equipment and supporting shipping and inventory operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate shipments, inventory control, and safe material movement throughout the facility.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Use scan guns to accurately track and record inventory locations
• Pull finished goods and stage materials for shipment
• Verify counts to fulfill shipping orders accurately
• Print and apply labels to outgoing pallets
• Assist with year-end inventory and cycle counts
• Perform trailer lockout procedures, truck inspections, and freight loading
• Print and process releases for outgoing shipments
• Create bills of lading (BOLs) and related shipping documentation
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment
• Perform forklift safety inspections at the start of each shift in compliance with OSHA standards
• Follow all plant safety and food safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

We’d Love to Hear From You

• If you have previous forklift and material handling experience in a manufacturing environment
• You can safely handle raw materials and finished products
• You can work independently with strong attention to detail
• You have basic computer and scanning system skills
• You can manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• You are comfortable standing, walking, lifting, and operating equipment throughout the shift
• You can occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• You have strong communication and teamwork skills
• You can help coach and support team members when needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

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