Position: Material Handler / Forklift Operator
Location: Edinburgh, IN
Department: Warehouse / Production Support
Shift: Must be available for all shifts, including 8-hour and 12-hour rotating schedules, weekends, and holidays
Base Pay Rate: $28.48/hour + Applicable Shift Differential
Available Shifts
8-Hour Shifts
- 1st Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- 3rd Shift: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM
12-Hour Rotating Shifts
- Day Shift: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Night Shift: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
- Rotating Schedule: 4 days one week and 3 days the following week, including every other weekend.
Important: Candidates must have the flexibility to work any assigned shift, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Summary Description
The Material Handler (Forklift Operator) plays an important role in keeping our Edinburgh manufacturing facility running safely and efficiently. This position is responsible for operating forklifts and pallet jacks to load, unload, move, organize, and stage raw materials and finished products throughout the facility.
Working closely with Warehouse, Shipping, Receiving, and Production teams, the Material Handler ensures materials are delivered to the right locations, inventory is accurately tracked, and shipments are prepared to meet production and customer requirements.
The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating material-handling equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
Forklift Operations & Material Handling
- 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 accurately to support production schedules and shipping requirements.
- Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments using appropriate material-handling equipment.
- Properly stack, organize, and secure materials to prevent product damage and maintain workplace safety.
- Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and immediately report maintenance concerns, damage, or unsafe operating conditions.
- Follow established forklift operating procedures and safe material-handling practices.
Shipping, Receiving & Inventory Control
- Receive incoming shipments and verify materials against shipping paperwork and receiving documentation.
- Identify and report shipment discrepancies, damaged materials, or inventory concerns.
- Put away incoming inventory in designated storage locations.
- Maintain organized inventory areas to ensure materials are accessible and properly stored.
- Pull and stage orders according to production and shipping requirements.
- Scan and record inventory movements using the warehouse management system.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and support proper material tracking throughout the facility.
- Work collaboratively with Production, Warehouse, Shipping, and Receiving teams to support daily operational needs.
Safety, Housekeeping & Teamwork
- Follow all company safety policies, OSHA standards, and equipment operating procedures.
- Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas.
- Properly inspect equipment before use and report any safety or maintenance concerns.
- Follow established procedures when handling, transporting, and storing materials.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail when completing material movements and inventory transactions.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors regarding material needs, equipment concerns, and operational priorities.
- Maintain reliable attendance and arrive prepared to work assigned shifts.
- Support daily production and shipping goals through teamwork and efficient material handling.
- Work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
We’d Love to Hear From You If
- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required. Candidates who demonstrate the necessary manufacturing experience and the required literacy, numeracy, and technical skills will be considered regardless of educational background.
- You have at least one year of forklift experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment (preferred).
- You have experience operating sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, or similar material-handling equipment.
- You can safely lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
- You can stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and climb throughout an entire shift.
- You demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to safe work practices.
- You can read, understand, and follow work orders, product labels, and basic instructions.
- You are comfortable using warehouse management systems or scanning equipment to track inventory movements.
- You have reliable attendance and can work effectively as part of a team.
- You are dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- You are willing and able to work any assigned shift, including 8-hour shifts, 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
- You are able to successfully complete required pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug screen, consistent with applicable law.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
- Ability to repeatedly lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and climb throughout the shift.
- Ability to safely operate sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks in an active manufacturing and warehouse environment.
- Ability to perform repetitive material-handling activities while maintaining attention to safety and accuracy.
- Ability to work around moving equipment, warehouse traffic, and manufacturing operations.
- Ability to follow all required safety procedures and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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.
