1st Shift Material Handler

Pregis; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging industry is seeking a Material Handler in Sussex, WI. The role involves transporting materials, operating equipment, and ensuring safety and quality in operations. Join a team that values innovation, teamwork, and personal growth with competitive benefits.

Benefits

401K with company match

Enrollment in benefits within first month

12 paid holidays annually

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 0.5 years related experience in a technically oriented position.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondences.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials to designated areas as assigned.
• Operate forklift or other power-driven equipment.
• Perform inventory counts as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Quality

Safety Awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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.

Schedule: Monday-Friday from 6:45am-3:00pm

Location: Sussex, WI

Highlights:

• 401K with company match
• Enrollment in benefits within first month of employment
• 12 paid holidays annually
• Professional growth opportunities

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

This Individual is responsible for performing various activities that pertain to Material Handling. Transport materials into, out of, and throughout the assigned department. Conduct duties and responsibilities in a safe, controlled, and organized manner to internal customers that is conducive to increase throughput.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transport materials to designated areas as assigned.
• Operate forklift or other power-driven equipment to load or move materials.
• Load/Unload material onto or from pallets, trays or racking/shelves.
• Use bar-code scanners properly and ensure that guidelines are followed for moving bar coded inventory.
• Identify and communicate to leadership if bar-coded shelf labels need attention.
• Provide leadership with information error identification and resolution.
• Perform inventory counts as required.
• Report discrepancies and perform activities associated with cycle counts
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned subject to reasonable accommodations.

COMPENTENCIES

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondences
• Has working knowledge of shipping and warehouse operations in a manufacturing setting
• Proficient in MS office and comfortable with learning new systems/programs
• Is high-energy, self-motivated team player with the ability to multi-task.
• Is willing to flex working hours to cover customer needs in a given week.
• Is able to keep work areas clean following guidelines.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High School diploma, or GED equivalent required; 0.5 years related experience in a technically oriented position, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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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.