Material Handler Level I - Shipping

Position: Material Handler Level I – Shipping

Location: Hickory, NC

Shift: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Pay Rate: $19.93/hour

Summary Description

While reporting to the Shipping Supervisor, the Material Handler Level I is responsible for safely operating material handling equipment and supporting shipping and inventory operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate shipments, inventory control, and safe material movement throughout the facility.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Use scan guns to accurately track and record inventory locations
• Pull finished goods and stage materials for shipment
• Verify counts to fulfill shipping orders accurately
• Print and apply labels to outgoing pallets
• Assist with year-end inventory and cycle counts
• Perform trailer lockout procedures, truck inspections, and freight loading
• Print and process releases for outgoing shipments
• Create bills of lading (BOLs) and related shipping documentation
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment
• Perform forklift safety inspections at the start of each shift in compliance with OSHA standards
• Follow all plant safety and food safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
  
  

We’d Love to Hear From You If

• You have previous forklift and material handling experience in a manufacturing environment
• You can safely handle raw materials and finished products
• You can work independently with strong attention to detail
• You have basic computer and scanning system skills
• You can manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• You are comfortable standing, walking, lifting, and operating equipment throughout the shift
• You can occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• You have strong communication and teamwork skills
• You can help coach and support team members when needed
  
  

Benefits

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage
• 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. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.