Material Handler-Days

Pregis; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis in Conover, North Carolina, is looking for a full-time Material Handler to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of forklift and inventory control experience, maintaining the distribution of materials and ensuring safety protocols.

You will be responsible for loading, unloading, and staging materials to support production. The position offers an engaging workplace focused on teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of sit-down forklift experience.
• 1+ years of inventory control experience.
• Experience with Inventory Control/Warehouse Management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a forklift to stage materials and load/unload trucks.
• Maintain inventory by identifying and placing materials and supplies in stock.
• Prepare finished stock for shipment by ensuring correct locations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Time management

Safety management

Process improvement

Organization

Dealing with complexity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Inventory Control/Warehouse Management software (e.g. SAP)

Job description

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business

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.

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

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.

Classification: Full-Time-Hourly

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

Shifts: 6AM-6PM based on a 2-2-3 schedule (overtime as needed based on business needs)

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 responsibilities as 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)

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment
• Inside work
• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Noise may exceed 85dB+
• Personal Protective Equipment required

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, sitting
• Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling

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.