Material Handler/CDL

TOPPAN Packaging Americas; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

TOPPAN Packaging Americas seeks a Material Handler with a valid CDL to join its Morristown, TN facility. The role supports shipping, receiving, warehouse, and production by moving raw materials and finished goods safely and efficiently.

You will stage materials for production, load/unload trucks, verify documentation, and maintain inventory accuracy while operating forklifts. This position requires an active CDL, forklift certification, and the ability to work rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active CDL and ability to maintain licensure requirements.
• Certified or qualified to operate a forklift.
• Previous warehouse/shipping/receiving/material-handling/manufacturing experience.
• Able to load/unload, stage, and move raw materials and finished goods.
• Comfortable reviewing bills of lading, packing lists, and other docs.
• Basic computer skills and accurate logs/records.
• Able to use ruler and perform measurements.
• Follow written and verbal instructions in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Team player with cross-department collaboration.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Verify shipping docs against bills of lading and packing lists.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and logs.
• Keep warehouse organized and safe.
• Support production and shipping teams.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Team player

Detail-oriented

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL

Forklift operation

Job description

Position:

Material Handler/CDL

Location:

Morristown, TN

Schedule:

Rotating Shifts

Pay Rate:

$25.39-$31.29/hour

Summary Description

The Material Handler/CDL supports shipping, receiving, warehouse, and production operations by ensuring raw materials and finished goods are safely and efficiently moved throughout the facility. This position is responsible for staging materials for production, loading and unloading trucks, verifying shipping and receiving documentation, maintaining inventory accuracy, and operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment.

This role requires an active CDL and the ability to maintain all requirements associated with CDL licensure.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work safely at all times while following all plant and division safety policies and procedures.


• Follow required PPE and established safe material-handling practices.


• Maintain company health, housekeeping, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.


• Complete required forklift inspections at the beginning of each shift.


• Locate, stage, and deliver raw materials needed for upcoming press and production jobs.


• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.


• Verify incoming and outgoing materials against bills of lading, packing lists, and other shipping documentation.


• Inspect trucks and trailers prior to loading or unloading for unsafe or unsanitary conditions.


• Maintain an organized warehouse and stage materials according to production and shipping requirements.


• Verify returned rolls have the appropriate return documentation and are properly palletized before being returned to the warehouse.


• Ensure returned raw materials and rejected materials are properly identified, palletized, and stored.


• Assist with raw material and finished goods inventory.


• Verify availability of raw materials for upcoming production jobs.


• Operate forklifts and other authorized material-handling equipment.


• Sort and properly handle recyclable materials.


• Maintain accurate and timely logs and records.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.


• Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the department.


• Work independently while also collaborating effectively with production, shipping, receiving, and warehouse team members.


• Work overtime as required to support business and production needs.


• Perform additional duties as assigned.

We’d Love to Hear From You If

• You have a high school diploma or GED.


• You possess a valid CDL and can meet all requirements necessary to maintain your licensure.


• You are certified or qualified to operate a forklift.


• You have previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, material-handling, or manufacturing experience.


• You can safely load, unload, stage, and move raw materials and finished goods.


• You are comfortable reviewing bills of lading, packing lists, and other shipping and receiving documentation.


• You have basic computer skills and can accurately maintain logs and records.


• You can accurately use a ruler and perform basic measurements.


• You can follow written and verbal instructions and complete assignments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• You are dependable, safety-focused, and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.


• You are a team player who can work effectively with multiple departments.


• You are willing and able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Benefits

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees' overall wellbeing. This includes competitive pay, robust benefits, and programs that help you thrive both personally and professionally. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary based on your work location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options


• 401(k) retirement plan with company match


• Wellbeing tools and resources, including an Employee Assistance Program


• Paid time off and holidays


• Company-paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans, including life, personal accident, and disability insurance


• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.