Material Handler

Rock Entertainment Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Benefits enrollment in first month

12 paid holidays annually

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Pregis in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Material Handler to move goods, stage materials with a sit-down forklift, and help keep the warehouse organized for efficient production.

This full-time role involves rotating 12-hour shifts, overtime as needed, daily inventory, and coordinating storage locations while upholding 5S standards and safe work practices.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler

Schedule: 5:45AM – 6:00PM Rotating 2-2-3

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.

Benefits of working for Pregis

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

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.
• Overtime expected per business demand.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting (Constantly – up to 12 hours).
• Standing (Constantly – up to 12 hours).
• Walking up/downstairs (several times daily).
• Walking (Constantly up to 12 hours).

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

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