WAREHOUSE CARTON

J. R. Cole Industries, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

J. R. COL E INDUSTRIES is seeking an experienced Warehouse Associate for the Carton Division in Charlotte, NC.

The role ensures accurate receiving, barcoding, storage, and delivery of raw materials, while maintaining smooth material flow from receipt to production. Forklift operation and strict safety adherence are required. Candidates should read, write, and perform basic math at a high school level, with basic computer skills for inventory entry and barcode scanning.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing. Basic math skills are required.
• Basic computer skills for inventory entry, barcode scanning, and data verification.
• Forklift safety knowledge and ability to operate equipment safely.
• Strong organizational skills to keep inventory orderly and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Receiving & Inspection: Verify shipments against PO, inspect materials for damage or defects, apply barcodes for tracking, and check in miscellaneous goods.
• Inventory Management: Move materials using the system, maintain organized storage, label and rotate stock, ensure cleanliness and safety, weigh and prep dies for outgoing shipments.
• Production Support: Deliver materials to presses per schedule, liaise with operators and supervisors, assist with returns and adjustments.
• General Responsibilities: Maintain clean work area, follow QA procedures, perform duties as assigned, and be able to work overtime.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Barcode scanning

Forklift safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory management system

Barcoding equipment

Job description

J. R. COLE INDUSTRIES - CARTON DIVISION, Charlotte, NC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1010

J. R. COLE INDUSTRIES

Want a Company who cares?

Family Owned - One of the Last INDEPENDENT CONVERTERS

We treat everyone as family, not the way of huge owners

Excellent pay and benefits

Our average tenure is 14 years

Have been in business for over 46 years of solid growth

JOIN A COMPANY THAT TREATS PEOPLE RIGHT!

THINK ABOUT IT, ...........

GREAT OPPORTUNITY for an Experienced WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

Supports the production and warehouse operations of the Carton Division by ensuring accurate receiving, barcoding, storage, and delivery of raw materials and supplies. This position is responsible for maintaining material flow from receipt through production, including operating a roll grab forklift and other material-handling equipment, checking in miscellaneous products, and keeping warehouse inventory organized and accurate.

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math at a high-school level or equivalent.
• Strong comprehension of written procedures, job jackets, and production documentation.
• Basic computer skills for inventory entry, barcode scanning, and data verification.
• Accurate vision (corrected if necessary) for inspection, bar coding, and safe equipment operation.
• Commitment to forklift safety procedures and adherence to all site safety policies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to keep inventory and storage areas orderly.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Receiving & Inspection

• Receive and check in all substrate materials, verifying shipment accuracy against purchase orders.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage, quality defects, or inconsistencies.
• Apply barcodes to each roll or item received for inventory tracking and traceability.
• Check in miscellaneous goods and match them with purchase orders to ensure accuracy.

Inventory Management

• Physically and digitally move materials throughout the warehouse using the inventory management system.
• Maintain accurate and organized warehouse storage, labeling, and stock rotation.
• Keep inventory areas neat, clean, and compliant with quality and safety standards.
• Weigh and prepare dies for outgoing shipments for re-tooling as needed.

Production Support

• Retrieve materials from storage and deliver them to the presses based on the daily production schedule.
• Communicate with press operators and supervisors to ensure timely material availability.
• Assist with material returns, scrap handling, and inventory adjustments.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times.
• Conform to all quality assurance procedures and documentation requirements.
• Perform additional tasks or duties as assigned by management.
• Ability to work overtime as required based on production needs.

Typical Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for gripping, lifting, bending, and maneuvering materials.
• Ability to reach, stretch, and turn to inspect inventory and move products.
• Ability to operate various forklift types and obtain/maintain forklift certification.
• Ability to push or pull loaded pallet jacks weighing between 300–500 lbs.

Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and criminal background check.

Position located at JRCI- Carton Division, 10911 Granite St., Charlotte, NC 28273 (off Westinghouse Blvd.)

• J. R. COLE INDUSTRIES, INC. is a locally owned Charlotte-based manufacturer of pressure sensitive roll labels and folding cartons. We have been in business over 46 years and ship our products all over the U.S. We are certified and verified as a (VOSB) Veteran-Owned Small Business through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• J. R. COLE INDUSTRIES' commitment to excellence starts with our own full service in-house prepress. The excellence extends to our system for managing orders in our print facilities. It flows through to the technicians who operate the equipment that make every product we run reflect a quality image. Our hallmark is quality packaging, produced on time, at competitive prices.