Material Handler 2nd or 3rd shift

Pregis; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is looking for a Material Handler dedicated to maintaining efficient distribution of materials and ensuring a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate 1+ years of forklift and inventory control experience while thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. Join us to play a key role in our commitment to sustainability and innovation in packaging.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of sit-down forklift experience.
• 1+ years of inventory control experience.
• Exposure to moving equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a forklift to stage material and load trucks.
• Maintain inventory by identifying and placing materials.
• Prepare finished stock for shipment.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Process improvement

Safety management

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Inventory Control/Warehouse Management software (ex. SAP)

Job description

Posted Wednesday, June 11, 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.

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.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely drive a forklift to stage material, load trucks, unloading 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 responsibilitiesas directed or required.

Competency:

• 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

Qualifications and/or 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)
• Exposure to moving equipment
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Personal Protective Equipment required

Physical Characteristics:

• Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’s total compensation package. The hourly base pay range for this role is estimated to be $20 to $24.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis .

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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.