Material Handler

TOPPAN Packaging • Edinburgh, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler (Forklift Operator) helps keep TOPPAN Packaging Americas’ Edinburgh manufacturing facility operating safely and efficiently. The role uses forklifts and pallet jacks to load, unload, move, organize, and stage raw materials and finished products throughout the facility. Working with Warehouse, Shipping, Receiving, and Production teams, the Material Handler delivers materials to the correct locations, tracks inventory accurately, and prepares shipments to support production and customer requirements.

The position requires availability for any assigned shift, including 8-hour shifts or 12-hour rotating schedules, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. The 8-hour shifts are 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM, and 12:00 AM–8:00 AM. The 12-hour rotating shifts are 8:00 AM–8:00 PM or 8:00 PM–8:00 AM, with a schedule of four days one week and three days the following week, including every other weekend. Base pay is $28.48 per hour plus applicable shift differential.

The work takes place in an active manufacturing and warehouse environment with moving equipment and warehouse traffic. Physical requirements include repeatedly handling materials up to 50 pounds and standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and climbing throughout the shift. Required pre-employment screening includes a background check and drug screen, consistent with applicable law.

Requirements

• At least one year of forklift experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience operating sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, or similar material-handling equipment.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and climb throughout an entire shift.
• Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment in an active manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive material-handling activities while maintaining safety and accuracy.
• Ability to work around moving equipment, warehouse traffic, and manufacturing operations.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work orders, product labels, and basic instructions.
• Comfort using warehouse management systems or scanning equipment to track inventory movements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness and ability to work any assigned shift, including 8-hour shifts, 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug screen, consistent with applicable law.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required; candidates with necessary manufacturing experience and literacy, numeracy, and technical skills will be considered regardless of educational background.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of forklift experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks to load, unload, move, and stack raw materials and finished products.
• Transport materials between warehouse, production, shipping, and receiving areas.
• Pull and stage materials and orders to support production schedules and shipping requirements.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments using appropriate material-handling equipment.
• Stack, organize, and secure materials to prevent product damage and maintain workplace safety.
• Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and promptly report maintenance concerns, damage, or unsafe conditions.
• Follow forklift operating procedures and safe material-handling practices.
• Receive incoming shipments and verify materials against shipping paperwork and receiving documentation.
• Identify and report shipment discrepancies, damaged materials, and inventory concerns.
• Put away incoming inventory in designated storage locations and maintain organized inventory areas.
• Scan and record inventory movements using the warehouse management system and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Collaborate with Production, Warehouse, Shipping, and Receiving teams to support daily operational needs.
• Follow company safety policies, OSHA standards, equipment procedures, and applicable material-handling and storage procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Communicate with coworkers and supervisors about material needs, equipment concerns, and operational priorities.
• Maintain reliable attendance and work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Support production and shipping goals through teamwork and efficient material handling.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED