Shipping/Receiving Material Handler

Pregis LLC.; Michigan; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation. As a Material Handler in the Shipping Department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient product movement. This role requires multitasking and strong communication skills to thrive in a dynamic environment. You will be part of a team that prioritizes safety and quality while contributing to sustainable growth. If you are ready to embrace new challenges and make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to operate Hi-Lo and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and move products in the warehouse.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring inventory accuracy.
• Maintain safety standards and perform quality checks.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Time Management

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hi-Lo

SAP or similar ERP

Job description

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.

Classification: Hourly

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor

Department: Shipping and Receiving

Summary of Job

The Shipping Department Material Handler is responsible for operating a Hi-Lo as a means of moving product in a safe and efficient manner. Material handlers must deal with the stress of managing multiple tasks at once, and prioritizing tasks based on the situation at hand. They may be asked to perform multiple roles depending on what is necessary on any given day. Their greatest skill is having the ability to understand the safety/product/quality and relate this to the team.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.
• Ensure safe handling and movement of all products and racks. All material handling should be performed with the focus on SAFE as well as secure handling of the product in order to avoid damage.
• Monitor and communicate accurate inventory control within the warehouse.
• Load/Unload incoming and outgoing trucks.
• Perform periodic audits of stored materials for quality compliance. This also pertains to material that is being loaded and shipped to customers.
• Process all shipping and receiving documentation and records.
• Maintain a current and valid Hi-Lo license. It is required that you pass the test within your first day of work.
• Working primarily at our outside warehouse facility but may be required to assist with operations at our main facility.
• Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Housekeeping throughout assigned shift to ensure an orderly and safe environment. Physical and visual inspection of product is required to prevent non-conforming goods. Promptly reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members. Attends meetings and completes safety trainings as required. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship to the business.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
• Ability to communicate with team effectively and respectfully and during shift transition.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency and initiative.
• Willingness to learn and be adaptable to change in a growth-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use a tape measure and compute simple math problems.
• Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.
• Occasional exposure to moving equipment.
• Humidity may exceed 80%

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%
• Frequent sitting, rotating up to 100%
• Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs. unassisted)
• Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed.

Position Type

• Full time

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of warehouse/manufacturing experience preferred.
• 3-5 years HiLo experience

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.

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.