Material Handler-Days & Nights

Pregis Corporation; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis Corporation in Reno, NV, seeks a Material Handler to safely operate a sit-down forklift, stage materials, and support outbound shipments. You will maintain inventory integrity, follow FIFO practices, and adhere to Pregis safety standards throughout daily tasks.

Key responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, organizing stock locations, and collaborating with team members to improve processes while keeping a clean, safe warehouse for high-volume production.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a forklift to stage material, load trucks, unload trucks and transfer material within the plant and within departments as needed.
• Keep safety at the forefront of the team's thinking and approach to work.
• Communicate and ensure all safety procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assist to maintain a safe, well organized, FIFO (first in, first out) controlled warehouse per Pregis Best Practice.
• Maintain inventory by identifying and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory.
• Prepare 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Time management

Process improvement

Safety management

Organization

Dealing with complexity

Lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position

Material Handler

Location

Reno, NV

Shift (S) Available

6AM-6PM & 6PM-6AM (2-2-3 Schedule)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely drive a forklift to stage material, load trucks, unload trucks and transfer material within the plant and within departments as needed.
• Keep safety at the forefront of the team's thinking and approach to work.
• Communicate and ensure all safety procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Contribute 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.
• Assist to maintain a safe, well organized, FIFO (first in, first out) controlled warehouse per Pregis Best Practice.
• Maintain inventory by identifying and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory.
• Prepare 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Competency

• Ability to take coaching well and communicate 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 85 dB+.
• Personal Protective Equipment required.

Physical Characteristics

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

Position Type

• Full time.
• Overtime expected per business demand.

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.