Material Handler

Pregis•Grand Rapids, MI

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Pregis is hiring a Material Handler to move goods throughout its Grand Rapids, Michigan facility, help maintain the warehouse, and keep materials organized. The role includes safely operating a forklift to stage and transfer materials and to load and unload trucks; maintaining inventory and storage areas; and supporting clean, organized work areas in accordance with 5S guidelines. The schedule is 5:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. This is a full-time position requiring the ability to work 12-hour shifts. Overtime may be required based on business demand, but is not guaranteed and is not part of guaranteed full-time hours. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Manufacturing experience is a plus, and sit-down forklift experience is preferred. Physical demands include frequent sitting, standing, and walking for up to 12 hours, walking up and down stairs several times daily, and regularly lifting or carrying at least 75 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work a 12-hour shift.
Ability to work overtime as needed, based on business demand.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to delegate, plan, and schedule.
Problem-solving skills, including identifying and resolving problems, analyzing information, and developing alternative solutions.
Customer service skills, including responding promptly to customer needs and requests and meeting commitments.
Sound judgment and willingness to make timely decisions.
Planning and organizing skills, including prioritizing work and using time efficiently.
Accuracy and thoroughness.
Ability to meet productivity standards and complete work in a timely manner.
Ability to observe safety and security procedures.
Consistent attendance and punctuality.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk frequently for up to 12 hours; walk up and down stairs several times daily; and regularly lift or carry at least 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience.
Sit-down forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a forklift to stage materials, load and unload trucks, and transfer materials within the plant and between departments as needed.
Keep the warehouse clean and organized so products can be located efficiently.
Perform daily inventory as needed and communicate information for any necessary adjustments to the appropriate people.
Coordinate scrap material storage as needed.
Oversee changes to the department storage floor plan.
Coordinate storage locations.
Perform material move transactions in Business One as needed.
Keep work areas clean in accordance with 5S guidelines.
Perform other miscellaneous responsibilities as needed.