Material Handler (Stock)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

We are seeking a reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented Material Handler (Stock) to join our dynamic printing production team. In this role, you will be responsible for receiving, storing, staging, and distributing paper stock, inks, substrates, chemicals, and finished print materials across our facility. You will ensure that press operators and production lines have the exact materials required to keep job runs moving smoothly and on schedule.

Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Unload incoming shipments of paper rolls, sheetfed stock, pallets, inks, and packaging materials using forklifts, clamp trucks, or pallet jacks.
• Inspect incoming shipments for damage, verify packing slips against purchase orders, and report discrepancies immediately.
• Safely store paper stock and supplies in designated rack or floor locations according to size, weight, caliper, and lot numbers.
• Record stock movements, bin transfers, and stock issuances using our software.
• Participate in regular inventory audits and physical stock counts to ensure high inventory accuracy.

Production Support

• Stage paper stock, inks, plates, and pressroom chemistry at specific presses ahead of scheduled print runs.
• Acclimate paper stock (temperature/humidity control) prior to printing to ensure optimal press performance.
• Return unused or excess paper stock and inks from the press floor to warehouse inventory, ensuring proper labeling and system updates.
• Collect, bale, or process paper scrap, trim, recycling materials, and waste according to safety and environmental guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of warehouse, material handling, or stockroom experience (experience in a commercial print, packaging, or paper converting environment is preferred).
• Certified Forklift Operator (or ability to become certified upon hire). Clamp truck experience is a strong plus.
• Basic understanding of paper types, basis weights, sheet sizes, grain direction, and paper care (humidity/temperature factors) is highly desirable.
• Basic computer literacy; familiarity with inventory management software, barcoding scanners, or ERP systems.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and climb throughout an 8 to 12 hour shift.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with noise, paper dust, and ink/chemical odors.
• Capability to maneuver heavy paper rolls and oversized skids safely.