Material Handler - 12-Hour Weekend Nights

Pregis LLC; Sussex, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses

Referral bonuses

Gainsharing

Shift differentials

Overtime pay

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k)

Job summary

Pregis is seeking a dedicated Material Handler in Sussex, WI to support manufacturing operations. You will transport materials, operate a forklift, load/unload pallets, and perform cycle counts while maintaining safety and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Join a team that values reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for training and career growth within a global packaging leader.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0.5 years related experience in a technically oriented position or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials to designated areas.
• Operate forklift or other power-driven equipment.
• Load/unload material onto/from pallets or racks.
• Use bar-code scanners and follow inventory guidelines.
• Perform cycle counts and report discrepancies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Inventory counting

Bar-code scanners

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory system

Job description

Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business- We’re Protecting What Matters. Including Your Future.

Why Join Pregis?

At Pregis, you're joining more than a packaging company. You're joining a growing, innovative organization where your contributions matter and your career can thrive. As a privately held industry leader with more than $1 billion in annual revenue, 2,700+ employees, 25+ manufacturing and warehouse locations, and over $300 million invested into our operations in recent years, we're committed to long-term growth, innovation, and investing in our people.

Job Title: Material Handler

Shift & Schedule: Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM-3:00 PM

Location: Sussex, WI

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.

Benefits & Rewards

At Pregis, we invest in our employees' success both on and off the job. In addition to competitive pay, eligible employees may qualify for sign-on bonuses, referral bonuses, gainsharing opportunities, shift differentials, weekend premiums, and overtime pay. We also offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off benefits to support you and your family.

Eligible employees have access to a robust benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:

• Medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Annual merit increases to your base pay
• Shift-differential pay for 2 nd and 3 rd shifts
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
• Short-Term Disability coverage at no cost to employees
• Tuition Assistance & Employee Assistance Programs
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Floating Holidays
• Structured 8-week training program, receiving hands-on instruction, mentorship, and support
• Opportunities for growth - become a technical expert, team lead, supervisor, or move into other areas of the business, we'll help you get there.

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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.