Forklift Operator/Material Handler (2nd Shift)

RR Donnelley•De Pere, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

RRD’s De Pere facility is seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Forklift Operator / Material Handler to join our fast-paced production team. In this role, you will be responsible for loading, unloading, and moving materials throughout our facility. You will directly support our printing presses and finishing equipment, ensuring raw paper stock and finished mail pieces are exactly where they need to be, when they need to be there. This is a 2nd shift position in a climate-controlled environment, eligible for a $2hr shift premium in addition to hourly base pay. Join a team where employees are valued, respected and supported.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience operating a forklift, ideally in a direct mail facility or high-volume manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand or sit for extended periods, and work comfortably in a busy production environment.
Ability to read and understand shipping and receiving documentation, matching material codes to specific client print runs to prevent mixing up critical project components.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification not required; willing to train and certify reliable, motivated, and safety conscious candidates.
Basic comfort using inventory software is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Safely unload incoming shipments of raw materials and goods and load outgoing mail trays/pallets onto postal and freight trucks.
Stage materials at printing presses to prevent production downtime.
Safely remove finished goods from production lines.
Verify shipping documents (bills of lading, packing slips) against incoming materials, enter received shipments into PWMS, accurately label goods and complete monthly audits.
Safely handle paper stock, tightly packed mail trays, and print materials without causing damage.
Set up and adjust slitter machine blades, guides, and counter settings based on job ticket specifications for width, length, and margin trim.
Use of roll clamps to safely load master print rolls onto the slitter unwind shaft.
Monitor the slitting process to ensure clean, straight cuts without jagged edges or tearing.
Regularly measure finished pieces against client specs using calipers or rulers.
Conduct daily pre-operational inspections on operated equipment.
Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse and production areas.