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Material Handler Lead

Pactiv Evergreen
Bridgeview, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/3/2026

Overview

MANUFACTURING MATERIAL HANDLER - LEAD, HIRING IMMEDIATELY, Bridgeview IL

 

 

 

Are you looking for a rewarding career in the Logistics Industry???  Bring your leadership and Material Handling experience  grow and develop your career with Pactiv Evergreen!!!

  • Minimum 2-3 yrs prior forklift experience
  • Logistics Warehouse leadership experience

 

Material Handler Lead - Multiple Shifts

This position will be cross functional to both the Bridgeview and BP4 (Massasoit) locations as thebusiness need dictates.

 

Shift:

 

7AM - 7PM and 7PM - 7AM On a 2-2-3 schedule

 

Compensation:

 

  • 26.06 per hour paid weekly
  • Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
  • Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family
  • Eligible for monthly bonuses based upon plant productivity*

 

TEXT TO APPLY  PTVE @ 97211

 

Benefits: 

 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • 401K with a company match
  • New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
  • Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
  • Corporate discounts

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

 

Pactiv Evergreen is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

 

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

TEXT TO APPLY  PTVE @ 97211

Responsibilities

Material Handler Lead I

 

This position is for Pactiv Evergreen Inc.  

 

Summary: Safely and effectively lead shift materials team to ensure product flow is effectively distributed throughout the plant and local Distribution Centers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

  • Responsible for directing the work assignments of a team of lift truck operators and carrier drivers
  • Drives a culture of safe work practices
  • Drive team oriented environment
  • Execute standard work to ensure production materials are replenished to ensure continuous operations
  • Effectively communicate daily priorities (daily meetings, one on one engagements, Tier Meetings, etc.)
  • Coordinate/collaborate warehouse operations with all departments.
  • Perform daily audits (Safety, warehouse, forklifts, line inventories, etc.)
  • Provide supervisory support, as needed
  • Provide forklift training for new hires and re-certifications as needed.
  • Support the Inventory Team as needed.
  • Supports the receipt of railcar/bulk truck material.
  • Performs other tasks as directed.

Requirements:

  • Previous logistics warehouse leadership experience required 
  • WMS software experience required
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be detail oriented, strong organizational, math and problem solving skills
  • Must be able pass the LTO training and testing
  • Must have experience with Microsoft Office (excel, word, etc.)
  • Bilingual communication skills preferred
  • High School diploma or equivalent required

Pactiv Evergreen is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

 

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Qualifications

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000 family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to, selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual, who because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company’s application process should contact hrcompliance@novolex.com.

Novolex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer. * THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies. 

 

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