Material Handler
Location: Sussex, WI
Address: N59 W22387 Silver Spring Dr., Sussex, WI 53089
Shift: 3rd Shift
Pay: Competitive Pay + Eligible Shift Premiums and Overtime
Join Pregis
Pregis is committed to providing innovative packaging solutions while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As a Material Handler, youll play a vital role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring materials are delivered accurately, safely, and efficiently throughout the facility. Your work directly contributes to production success, inventory accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum six months of warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or material handling experience
- Ability to safely operate or learn to operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory management systems
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Forklift certification or previous forklift experience
- Experience with shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, or inventory control
- Experience using barcode scanners, inventory systems, or warehouse management software
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
Position Summary
The Material Handler is responsible for the safe movement, storage, and tracking of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods throughout the facility. This position supports production operations by ensuring materials are available when needed, inventory transactions are completed accurately, and all work is performed in accordance with established safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Transport raw materials, finished products, and production supplies throughout the facility
- Deliver materials to designated production and warehouse locations in a safe and timely manner
- Load and unload materials from pallets, racks, shelving, and staging areas
- Support production teams by maintaining material availability and workflow efficiency
- Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment
- Complete daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns
- Utilize barcode scanners and inventory systems to accurately record inventory movements
- Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory audits
- Identify and communicate inventory discrepancies, labeling issues, or material shortages
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and work instructions
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and inventory accuracy
Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing and walking throughout the shift
- Ability to lift, carry, move, and handle materials as required
- Ability to safely operate forklifts and powered industrial equipment
- Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with moving equipment and production activity
- Ability to maintain awareness of surroundings and work safely in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Why Join Pregis
Pregis offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and career growth.
Benefits may include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with Company Match and Immediate Vesting
- Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Floating Holidays
- Paid Training and Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Safe, Team-Oriented Work Environment
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
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