Shipping/Receiving Handler (M-F 11AM-7PM)
Pregis · Port Huron, MI · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
About the Role
Join Pregis, a company thriving across various high-growth industries, committed to providing sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. We are looking for a Material Handler/Forklift Operator to operate a Hi-Lo as a means of moving product in a safe and efficient manner. This role requires managing multiple tasks at once, prioritizing based on the situation, and may involve performing multiple roles depending on daily needs. The greatest skill is the ability to understand safety, product, and quality and relate this to the team.
Responsibilities
- Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis' core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.
- Ensure safe handling and movement of all products with a focus on safe and secure handling to avoid damage.
- Monitor and communicate accurate inventory control within the warehouse.
- Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks.
- Perform periodic audits of stored materials for quality compliance, including material being loaded and shipped to customers.
- Process all shipping and receiving documentation and records.
- Maintain a current and valid Hi-Lo license (required to pass the test within the first day of work).
- Work primarily at the outside warehouse facility with possible assistance at the main facility.
- Adhere to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all PPE requirements.
- Perform housekeeping throughout assigned shift to ensure an orderly and safe environment.
- Conduct physical and visual inspection of product to prevent non-conforming goods.
- Promptly report all quality defects to the appropriate team members.
- Attend meetings and complete safety trainings as required.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 2 years of warehouse/manufacturing experience preferred.
- 3-5 years Hi-Lo experience.
Skills
- Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn scheduling, inventory, and production management systems.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- 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 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.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Occasional exposure to moving equipment.
- Inside work with heat that may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity that may exceed 80%.
- Noise may exceed 85dB+.
- 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.
Schedule
Full time. Shift work (Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts). Overtime expected per business demand.