Material Handler (Stock)
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.