Material Handler (4006)
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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, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.
Plant Shipping/Handling - Material Handler
Summary of Job
Responsible for loading/unloading trucks, put away product, and movement of product to and from the production floor. Ability to operate Fork/Clamp Trucks and enter data in the ERP system A/R. Adheres to company standards of safety and quality, while maintaining efficiency and timeliness.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis' core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.
- Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
- Housekeeping throughout assigned shift to ensure an orderly and safe environment.
- Physical and visual inspection of products is required to prevent non-conforming goods. Promptly reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members.
- Ability to operate Fork/Clamp Trucks.
- Ability to lift and stack product above shoulder height on warehouse/production floor and out bound trailers.
- Assists to maintain a safe, well organized, FIFO (first in, first out) controlled warehouse.
- Unloading and putting away incoming materials.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensure compliance with safety and work regulations including the use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all safety rules.
- Attend meetings and complete safety training as required. Report all hazardous conditions to the Lead, Operations Supervisor, or Plant Manager immediately for corrective action.
- Report any accident, incident or near miss to the Team Lead, Supervisor, Manager or Plant Manager.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)
- Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
- Ability to communicate with team effectively and respectfully, and during shift transition.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.
Environment
- Exposure to moving equipment.
- Inside and outside work
- Possibility of exposure to extreme range of temperatures
- Humidity may exceed 80%
- Noise may exceed 85dB+
Physical Characteristics
- Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75% of time
- Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)
- Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents.
Position Type
- Full time
- Overtime expected per business demand.
Education and Experience
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required.
- Minimum 1 year warehouse experience preferred.
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Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion
We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.
Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.
- Location:
- Glens Falls
- Job Type:
- FullTime