Material Handler 2 - Bindery

RRD Company; Smyrna, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD Company in Smyrna, TN is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to lay up, feed and move materials for bindery and mailing operations. You will prepare bundles, apply labels, and ensure accurate packaging and tracking throughout the process.

The role requires experience with banding machines, shrink-wrap, pallets, hand tools, and basic forklift use. Training is provided, and the position operates on the 2nd shift with hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Able to stock, move, arrange, and rotate items in accordance with operating instructions
• Able to complete appropriate forms relating to stock description, quantity, unit of issue, and labeling requirements for incoming/outgoing materials
• Good skill in shrink-wrap and strapping equipment, powered lift equipment, pallet jacks, manual dollies, carts or hand trucks and related tools
• Knowledge of general warehouse layout, item identification codes, and standard procedures
• May require experience operating/using forklift truck

Responsibilities

• Lay up, feed or pile down materials at equipment
• Jog product off counter stacker and stack neatly on skid for smooth bindery/mailing operation
• Complete skid flags and packaging slips to ensure accurate tracking
• Install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit
• Attach tags or labels to materials and record information on containers
• Stack or assemble materials into bundles and band bundles
• May operate forklift or industrial truck to load/move materials
• Train and mentor new/existing employees on policies and best practices

Skills

Stock rotation / inventory handling

Documentation & labeling

Shrink-wrap & strapping

Pallet jack / manual handling

Forklift experience / operation

Team training / mentoring

Tools

Banding machine

Clinchers

Pallet jacks

Hand tools

Shrink-wrap tools

Forklift truck

Job description

• Air Force MOS: 1A2X1:Aircraft Loadmaster Helper
• Marine MOS: 3052:Packaging Specialist
• Department: Production & Manufacturing
• Shift: 2nd Shift
• Compensation: USD 14.79 - USD 18.09 - hourly

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

• Responsible for laying up, feeding or piling down materials at equipment
• Jog product off counter stacker and stack neatly on skid to assure good running in bindery or mailing department
• Complete skid flags and packaging slips to ensure accurate tracking
• Install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together, using banding machine and clincher
• May use automated equipment and/or occasionally operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products
• Training and mentoring new and existing employees, ensuring consistent knowledge of company policies, procedures, and best practices to improve team performance and productivity

Qualifications

• Able to stock, move, arrange, and rotate items in accordance with operating instructions
• Able to complete appropriate forms relating to stock description, quantity, unit of issue, and the labeling requirements for incoming and outgoing materials
• Good skill in the use of shrink-wrap and strapping equipment, powered lift equipment, pallet jacks, manual dollies, carts or hand trucks and hand tools used in material handling tasks such as hammers, pliers, strapping and stretch wrapping tools and equipment, tape fasteners, metal band sheers and related equipment
• Good knowledge of general warehouse layout, item identification codes, basic warehouse procedures, and the storage areas in order to be able to place or pull paper stock, signatures and materials in accordance with standard procedures
• May require experience in operating/using forklift truck

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Thesalary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $14.79 - $18.09 / hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition 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.