Warehouse Associate I (Die Prep)

Position: Warehouse Associate I – Die Prep
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday – Friday
Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Pay Rate: $19.89/hour

Summary Description

The Warehouse Associate I (Die Prep) plays an important role in supporting safe, efficient, and organized tooling operations at our Spartanburg manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for preparing, inspecting, organizing, and staging production tooling to ensure equipment and materials are ready for manufacturing operations.

Working within the Warehouse and Tooling department, this position helps maintain accurate tooling records, verifies that all required components are properly packaged and accounted for, and supports production readiness by ensuring forming dies, cutting dies, stackers, and related tooling are properly prepared.

What You’ll Be Doing

Tooling Preparation & Production Support

• Prepare production tooling and place it in designated staging areas to support manufacturing operations.
• Verify that all tooling associated with a specific job number is properly organized, packaged, and ready for use.
• Ensure all required tooling components and related items are included in the appropriate boxes.
• Inspect forming dies, cutting dies, stackers, and other production tooling according to established requirements.
• Follow blueprints, sketches, written instructions, and verbal directions when inspecting and preparing tooling.
• Support production readiness by ensuring tooling is properly staged and available when needed.
• Handle and organize tooling carefully to help prevent damage and maintain equipment condition.
• Work collaboratively with Warehouse, Tooling, and Production team members to support daily operational needs.

Tooling Inventory & Recordkeeping

• Maintain accurate records of tooling movement, storage, and staging activities.
• Track forming dies, cutting dies, stackers, and related tooling throughout the warehouse.
• Verify tooling information against job numbers and production documentation.
• Accurately record and maintain information related to tooling preparation and storage.
• Read and interpret shop orders and production documents to identify required tooling.
• Help maintain organized tooling storage locations to support efficient retrieval and preparation.
• Communicate missing tooling, damaged components, or documentation concerns to appropriate personnel.

Tooling Inspection & Measurement

• Use measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, and digital indicators, to inspect tooling as required.
• Review blueprints and sketches to understand tooling specifications and inspection requirements.
• Apply basic mechanical knowledge when inspecting forming dies, cutting dies, and related components.
• Identify and report tooling concerns that may affect production readiness.
• Follow established inspection and handling procedures to maintain accuracy and consistency.

Safety, Housekeeping & Teamwork

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area throughout the shift.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and safe material-handling practices.
• Properly handle, move, and store tooling and related materials.
• Complete required Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) training and testing.
• Follow established procedures when operating authorized material-handling equipment.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail when preparing, inspecting, and storing tooling.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Perform additional warehouse and tooling-related duties 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 can read, write, and understand English to follow job instructions and complete required documentation.
• You can read and understand shop orders, production documents, blueprints, sketches, and written or verbal instructions.
• You have experience using or the ability to use precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, and digital indicators.
• You have a basic understanding of mechanical systems and machine functions.
• You can accurately record and maintain production and tooling-related documentation.
• You are able to successfully complete Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) training and testing.
• You demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• You can follow established safety procedures and properly handle production tooling.
• You are dependable, motivated, and comfortable working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• You can work effectively both independently and collaboratively with other team members.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

This position involves working in an active warehouse and manufacturing environment and requires the ability to perform the following essential functions:

• Stand, walk, and bend continuously throughout the shift.
• Lift and handle tooling and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Use team lifting procedures when handling items weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Perform repetitive material-handling and tooling preparation activities.
• Use hands and fingers to operate measuring instruments and handle tooling components.
• Work around manufacturing equipment, tooling, and warehouse operations while following established safety procedures.
• Maintain attention to detail while inspecting, organizing, and preparing tooling.

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.