Day Shift Material Handler

Pregis; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis, a leader in the packaging industry, is seeking a Material Handler in Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves moving goods, maintaining inventory, and ensuring safety in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Applicants should possess strong organizational skills and a high school diploma. This full-time position offers a rotating schedule with the potential for overtime.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Sit-down forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a forklift to stage material, load, and unload trucks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the warehouse.
• Perform daily inventory checks and communicate information.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Safety and Security

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Posted Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:00 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: 5:45AM – 6:00PM Rotating 2-2-3 Schedule OR 8:00AM - 4:00PM Mon-Fri

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

Material Handlers are responsible for moving goods throughout the facility, assisting in maintaining the warehouse properly, and keeping materials organized.

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 daily 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.
• Ability to work Overtime as business demands – overtime is not guaranteed and should not be considered a part of your guaranteed Full-time hours.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Strong organizational skills: ability to delegate, plan, and schedule accordingly.
• 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.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Sit-down forklift experience preferred.
• Able to work a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Position Type

• Full time.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting (Constantly – up to 12 hours).
• Standing (Constantly – up to 12 hours).
• Walking (Constantly up to 12 hours).
• Lifting/Carrying (regularly up to 12 hours – a minimum of 75lbs.).

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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.