Material Handler

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

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is looking for a motivated individual for a Material Handling position. The role involves transporting materials, operating equipment, and maintaining safety standards in a warehouse setting. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably some related experience. This position offers weekdays hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

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 or equivalent education.
• Proficient in learning new systems/programs.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials to designated areas as assigned.
• Operate forklift or equipment to load/move materials.
• Perform inventory counts as required.

Skills

Ability to write routine reports

Working knowledge of shipping and warehouse operations

Proficient in MS Office

High-energy, self-motivated team player

Ability to multi-task

Quality focus

Observes safety and security procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Posted Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM | Expires Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 5:20 AM

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.