Baler Operator - Forklift Operator (2nd Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different , play different .

 

Position Summary

The Material Handler supports safe, accurate, and timely movement of raw materials, sheet inventory, finished goods, pallets, supplies, and waste throughout Receiving, Warehousing, Press, Quality, and Finishing operations. The position operates powered industrial trucks, uses SAP and RF equipment to complete and confirm inventory transactions, verifies material information, maintains organized storage areas, and responds to production requests in accordance with established safety, quality, and service expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow daily work assignments and direction from the Receiving Lead, Warehouse Supervisor, or Warehouse Manager.
• Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks to transport materials between warehouses, production departments, staging areas, and designated storage locations.
• Verify item numbers, quantities, batch information, transfer orders, storage locations, and material condition before completing each movement.
• Use SAP transactions and RF equipment to create, redirect, and confirm material transfers accurately
• Respond to production material requests promptly. Deliver standard requests within one hour when operationally feasible and prioritize urgent line-down or “hot” requests.
• Move raw materials and sheets to Finishing, Press, Quality, and supermarket locations; return unused material to the correct warehouse location.
• Move completed finished-goods loads from Finishing to the appropriate warehouse or staging area.
• Ensure transfer documentation accompanies the load when required, record initials and updated locations, and submit completed paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Investigate location or inventory discrepancies using SAP and available records; escalate unresolved issues to the Inventory Coordinator, Receiving Lead, or Warehouse Supervisor.
• Supply production departments with pallets, slip sheets, sleeves, and other support materials as needed.
• Remove and properly route trash, cardboard, paper waste, web waste, cores, plugs, and press-sheet waste throughout the shift.
• Support baler and shredding activities, including processing press waste and maintaining assigned waste-handling areas.
• Unload inbound trailers when assigned, complete the required trailer documentation process, and route paperwork to the designated location.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly work areas and follow all plant safety, quality, housekeeping, and material-handling requirements.
• Communicate staffing gaps, delays, damaged material, quality concerns, inventory defects, unsafe conditions, and unresolved transactions to the appropriate leader.
• Perform other related warehouse, receiving, and material-handling duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education or work experience.
• One to three years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Prior warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or material-handling experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial trucks; current certification is preferred or must be obtained as required by the company.
• Ability to use or learn SAP, RF scanners, and warehouse inventory processes.
• Ability to read and interpret item numbers, quantities, batch information, transfer orders, storage locations, and work instructions.
• Basic math skills and strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Reliable attendance, teamwork, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with SAP warehouse-management transactions and RF-directed material movement.
• Knowledge of inventory accuracy, warehouse location control, and material traceability.
• Ability to identify material, paper, or printing imperfections and escalate quality concerns.
• Ability to prioritize competing production requests while maintaining safety and transaction accuracy.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to pull loads up to 1,500 pounds using a non-powered hand truck.
• Ability to stand and walk for approximately 90% of the workday and sit for approximately 10%.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, reach above shoulder height, grasp, and manipulate objects.
• Full color vision and corrected vision of at least 20/40.
• Ability to safely mount, dismount, and operate powered industrial equipment during the assigned shift.

Work Environment

This position works primarily in an active warehouse and manufacturing environment with regular forklift traffic, moving equipment, production activity, noise, and changing temperatures. Required personal protective equipment must be worn, and all safety procedures, pedestrian routes, traffic controls, and equipment rules must be followed.

Key Performance Expectations

• Safe operation and compliance with all established procedures.
• Accurate and timely material movement and SAP/RF confirmations.
• Responsive support to production and warehouse customers.
• Accurate transfer documentation and effective shift communication.
• Clean, organized, and audit-ready work areas.

 

Benefits a  Baler Operator Can Expect from Cartamundi:

• Competitive pay
• Climate controlled facility
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• Life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much more

 

Physical requirements and working conditions:  

Our manufacturing Plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position requires the ability to:

• Must be able to wear ALL safety equipment including a safety shoes, hearing protection, and dust mask 
• Lift / push / pull up to 100 lbs 
• Standing and walking 20% of work time
• Ability to work up to 12 hours a day
• Ability to twist, reach, and bend 
• Requires ability to reach, grasp, and manipulate objects
• Position involves moderate risks or discomforts and special safety precautions 
• Ability to operate a powered industrial truck
• At least 20X40 corrected vision 
• Ability to pull up to 1,500 lbs. with a non-powered hand truck  
• Able to work outside during inclement weather
• Able to negotiate narrow spaces, aisles and the interior of various cargo containers 
• This Baler Operator  position is located on-site in our Erlanger, Ky facility

 

Apply today and discover the magic of making a difference at Cartamundi!

 

  Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities.   This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS  dhs.gov/e-verify . 

 

Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi.

 

No agencies please. No sponsorship available.

 

About Cartamundi:

At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people – across cultures and generations – and to embrace shared experiences.

We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions.

Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands.

At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopoly®, Uno®, Magic: The Gathering®, Guess Who ®, Pokémon®, Trivial Pursuit® every day.

As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different.

We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.