Forklift Operator/Material Handler (2nd Shift)

RRD Company; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Job summary

RRD Company in De Pere, WI seeks a reliable Forklift Operator/Material Handler for our print production team. You will load, unload, and move materials, support presses, and ensure accurate stock and documents. The role emphasizes safety, precision, and consistent material flow.

The position is full-time, second shift, in a climate-controlled environment. Compensation ranges from USD 33,280 to 42,432 yearly, with benefits and shift premium details discussed during hiring.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years forklift experience in a high‑volume facility or direct mail setting.
• Forklift certification not required; willing to train.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/sit for extended periods.
• Attention to detail in matching material codes to client print runs.
• Basic comfort with inventory software and PWMS.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload incoming materials and move mail trays/pallets to trucks.
• Stage materials at printing presses to prevent downtime and remove finished goods.
• Verify shipping documents and enter received shipments into PWMS; label goods.
• Safely handle paper stock, mail trays, and print materials with care.
• Set up blades, guides, and counter settings on the slitter per job specs.
• Load master print rolls using roll clamps onto the unwinds shaft.
• Monitor slitting quality and measure finished pieces against specs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, hazard‑free warehouse and production area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping docs reading

Physical stamina

Tech savvy

Teamwork

Tools

PWMS

Job description

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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.
• Machine Setup: Set up and adjust slitter machine blades, guides, and counter settings based on job ticket specifications for width, length, and margin trim.
• Material Loading: Use of roll clamps to safely load master print rolls onto the slitter unwind shaft.
• Quality & Precision: Monitor the slitting process to ensure clean, straight cuts without jagged edges or tearing. Regularly measure finished pieces against client specs using calipers or rulers.
• Safety & Maintenance: Conduct daily pre-operational inspections on operated equipment. Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse and production areas.

2nd shift position in a climate controlled environment; eligible for $2hr shift premium in addition to hourly base pay.

Qualifications

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.

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.