Material Handler

Pregis•Visalia, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Department Material Handler operates a forklift to move products safely and efficiently. The role involves managing multiple tasks, prioritizing based on operational needs, and potentially performing different duties as needed. Material Handlers help the team understand and apply safety, product, and quality requirements. The position works primarily in the main building but may provide support in other buildings. It is full-time, and overtime is expected based on business demand.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of forklift experience.
Ability to take coaching and communicate respectfully with others, including during shift transitions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Self-starter with a sense of urgency and initiative.
Willingness to learn and adapt to change in a growth-oriented manufacturing environment.
Ability to use a tape measure and perform simple math.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous-improvement culture.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of warehouse or manufacturing experience; this experience is preferred.
Prior knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system.

Responsibilities

Support, demonstrate, and promote Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus, and innovation.
Handle and move products and racks safely and securely to avoid damage.
Monitor and communicate accurate warehouse inventory control.
Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks.
Perform periodic quality-compliance audits of stored materials and materials being loaded and shipped to customers.
Process shipping and receiving documentation and records.
Maintain a current and valid forklift license and pass the required test within the first day of work.
Follow company safety programs, guidelines, rules, regulations, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Maintain housekeeping throughout the assigned shift to keep the environment orderly and safe.
Physically and visually inspect products to prevent non-conforming goods and promptly report quality defects to appropriate team members.
Attend meetings and complete required safety training.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.