General Labor

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, and believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Sustainability and social responsibility are at the very core of our company DNA.

About the Role

The General Laborer will work in various areas of our manufacturing plant. This is an entry-level position where the right candidate will have an opportunity to grow with the company.

Responsibilities

• Feed items into machinery, assemble boxes, stack goods on pallets, and apply stretch wrap by hand.
• Look out for defective products for reprocessing and repair.
• Provide labor support as needed; backfill other positions at the line when necessary.
• Stand and conduct work with proper safety restraints and identify unsafe slip and fall hazards by performing cleanup tasks.
• Direct and help new employees when necessary to ensure safety at work.
• Maintain cleanliness by wiping down machines, equipment, and products, such as machines, carts, and tables.
• Lift materials, final products, and other items packed for shipment (up to 60 pounds).
• Open and close rolls of product and final product during processing.
• Place product on work surface for further cleaning, inspecting, and wrapping.
• Separate product according to size, grade, part number, and composition of material used.
• Examine product to verify conformance to company standards.
• Record information such as number of finished goods, meter readings, and date/time of completed production.
• Count finished product to determine completion of rolls/production as well as for distribution.
• Attach stickers, plastics, or tags to product.
• Tie product in bundles for shipment.
• Handle heavy machinery, including pallet jack vehicles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Warehouse experience.
• Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace.
• Good math, language, and reading skills.
• Good eye/hand coordination and motor skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.

Work Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment.
• Inside work with heat that may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Humidity may exceed 80%.
• Noise may exceed 85dB+.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting (up to 75%).
• Lifting up to 60 pounds.

Schedule

12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule.

Position Type

Full-time shift work.