Shipper/Receiver

Loparex LLC; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

401K and retirement plan

Paid holidays

Uniforms

Safety shoe allowance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Loparex LLC is seeking dedicated team members at the Iowa City plant to support shipping/receiving and material handling. You will operate forklifts, receive and stock raw materials, and help ship finished products while maintaining safety and inventory accuracy.

The role requires basic math, reading/writing skills, and reliable attendance. This is a full-time onsite position with comprehensive benefits and a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have forklift experience and be able to operate lifts safely.
• Experience in shipping/receiving and inventory accuracy.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math; follow instructions and use hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move raw materials and finished goods.
• Receive, stock, and transfer materials across the plant.
• Ship finished products; check load lists and update inventory records.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with material handling tasks.
• Maintain safety, PPE use, and housekeeping per 6S standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping/receiving

Safety compliance

Basic math & measurements

Computer skills

Team interaction

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Prism

MES

SAP

Job description

Join Our Team and Shape the Future of Release Liners!

Loparex LLC, a global leader in release liner manufacturing, is seeking dedicated and driven individuals to join our Iowa City team. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a stable and growing company, this is your opportunity!

What You'll Do:

• Promote safety by leading by example, participating in safety engagement and encouraging team members to work safe each day and to follow all safety guidelines/procedures
• Receives raw stock, chemicals, materials, and supplies using small, large, and clamp lift trucks
• Professionally interact with Truck drivers, Customer Service, Dispatchers, and our customers.
• Deliver items to appropriate departments upon receipt.
• Receives up to 50 Chemical drums per day using a Drum hand cart
• Uses computer to receive and ship all shipments in Prism/MES/SAP systems.
• Performs weekly and monthly cycle counts on raw material and chemicals
• Labels and loads hazardous waste barrels and empty barrels to comply with EPA & DOT regulations.
• Monitors recycling trailers and reorganize as needed.
• Attends initial and annual plant hazardous waste training, as well as DOT required Hazardous Materials Training.
• Move materials and supplies to appropriate destination within the plant, rotates stock as needed
• Ships finished products by checking shipping schedule, reviewing load list, taking product measurements, updating inventory records and loading and securing products onto transportation using lift and clamp trucks.
• Performs daily maintenance checks on fork trucks
• Completes required 6S program responsibilities for assigned areas
• Regular, consistent attendance
• Receive, monitor and change resin railcar compartments, requires successful completion of fall protection training.

We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous fork truck experience
• Previous shipping/receiving experience preferred
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, productivity and customers
• Requires the ability to read and write, follow verbal and written instructions, use basic math and take accurate measurements, make calculations and use hand tools.
• Solid computer skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate positively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to sit and climb up and off fork truck repeatedly for 8 hours
• Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to ear plugs, safety glasses and steel toe shoes

Shift Details:

• 10AM-6PM (Monday-Friday)

Why Join Loparex?

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
  • 401K and retirement enhancement plan
• Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays
• Employee Perks: Uniforms, safety shoe allowance, and wellness reimbursement.
• Stable long-term employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Must pass all three pre-employment testings. (Lifting test, drug test, and background check.)