Material Handler

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Position Description

Material Handlers are responsible for moving goods throughout the facility and assist in maintaining the warehouse properly organized and maintained in order.

Work Schedule

This position works 12-hour shifts, 6pm-6am. This schedule works on a 2-2-3 schedule (work two, off two, work three, and vice versa). The hours per week will be 36 hours one week and 48 hours the following week, then restart. Additional overtime may be required as necessary for the success of the team.

Certain Material Handler roles will work a different schedule, depending on the needs of the shift/department at that time.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Safely drive a forklift to stage material, load trucks, unloading trucks and transfer material within the plant and within departments as needed.
• Help keep the warehouse clean and organized on a daily basis to ensure product can be located easily and efficiently.
• Perform daily inventory as needed to provide information for any necessary adjustments. Communicate information to the appropriate people.
• Coordinate scrap material storage as needed.
• Oversee changes to the department storage floor plan.
• Communicate information to the appropriate people.
• Coordinate storage locations.
• May be required to perform material move transactions in Business One as needed.
• Keep work areas clean following 5S guidelines.
• Other miscellaneous responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Required Education and Experience and Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Sit-down forklift experience preferred
• Able to work a 12-hour shift

Physical Characteristics

• Inside work, 90%
• Outside work, 10%
• Working temperatures ranging from 20-90F
• Exposure to moving machinery/equipment/vehicles and confined/cramped spaces
• Required PPE of safety glasses, earplugs, safety-toe shoes, beard/hair nets, and cut gloves
• Constant standing/walking
• Frequent sitting
• Frequent stooping/squatting
• Frequent kneeling/crawling/bending
• Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying of 30-50lbs. for up to 100 feet
• Frequent reaching high, low, and out
• Frequent typing/keyboarding
• Repetitive and frequent use of wrist/hand/fingers
• Good correctable visual acuity with both eyes
• Good visual perception of color, depth, and fields
• Good reading and writing abilities
• Required forklift driving
• Good earing with both ears
• Good use of hands/feet

Key Competencies

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

#PM

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis.We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.

• Aurora, IL, USA