Material Handler

Pregis Corporation; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis Corporation in Arlington, TX is seeking a Material Handler to move materials between production and inventory, load/unload, and stage finished products for shipment.

This position requires sit-down forklift experience and solid inventory control, with a rotating 2-2-3 schedule on 6 AM–6 PM or 6 PM–6 AM. SAP knowledge is a plus, and safety is emphasized throughout daily tasks.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of sit-down forklift experience.
• 1+ years of inventory control experience.
• Experience with Inventory Control/Warehouse Management software (ex. SAP) is a plus!
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a forklift to stage material, load trucks, unload trucks and transfer material within the plant and within departments as needed.
• Keeps Safety at the forefront of team's thinking and approach to work.
• Communicates and ensures all safety procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Be a reliable member of the team, always identifying and professionally communicating ways to improve the work environment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Other responsibilities as directed or required.

Skills

Organization

Dealing with complexity

Time management

Process improvement

Safety management

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position

Material Handler

Location

Arlington, TX

Schedule

6AM-6PM or 6PM-6AM (2-2-3 Rotating Schedule)

Under the direction of the Logistics Supervisor and or Department Supervisor the Material Handler maintains distribution of materials between the production floor and inventory; loading and unloading; delivering production materials and supplies to production floor; staging finished product in designated inventory location; general housekeeping in accordance with Pregis policies and procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Safely drive a forklift to stage material, load trucks, unload trucks and transfer material within the plant and within departments as needed.
• Keeps Safety at the forefront of team's thinking and approach to work.
• Communicates and ensures all safety procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Skills/Qualifications: Organization, dealing with complexity, time management, process improvement, safety management, forklift operation, inventory control, lifting.
• Assists to maintain a safe, well organized, FIFO (first in, first out) controlled warehouse per Pregis Best Practice.
• Maintains inventory by identifying and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory.
• Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and securing product in correct location.
• Be a reliable member of the team, always identifying and professionally communicating ways to improve the work environment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Other responsibilities as directed or required.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others.
• Promote positive teamwork culture.
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with team and during shift transition.
• Knowledgeable of safety requirements and guidelines in manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.
• Exposure to moving equipment.
• Humidity may exceed 80%.
• Personal Protective Equipment required.

Physical Characteristics

• Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling.

Position Type

• Full time

Education and Experience

• 1+ years of sit-down forklift experience.
• 1+ years of inventory control experience.
• Experience with Inventory Control/Warehouse Management software (ex. SAP) is a plus!
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

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.