Position: Material Handler
Reports to: Team Lead
Base Pay Rate: $19.84 / Hour
3rd Shift Differential $1.50 / Hour From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.
While reporting to the Team Lead as the Material Handler I, you will primarily be responsible for the safe operation of material handling equipment to enable the efficient flow of material/products and the accurate loading/unloading of material/products.
Responsibilities Use material handling equipment with a strong emphasis on stacking and pedestrian safety. Collaborate with production team members to facilitate product/material flow and achieve critical line metrics. Assist the plant in various areas, such as lumber/Hol-Tec, T&N, Final Processing, and Shipping. Maintain the cleanliness of the work area and department, as well as 5S standards. Ensure accurate documentation of quantities loaded or unloaded. Execute all tasks safely and efficiently. Conduct a daily inspection of the material handling equipment. Requirements Excellent attendance is crucial to ensure the team's success. A proven record of success in a fast-paced environment is required. You must collaborate well with different teams and be attentive to identifying discrepancies. You'll take pride in your analytical and hands-on abilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Physical requirements include being able to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for at least 8 hours. You should be able to read and comprehend manufacturing instructions. You'll be required to work overtime when necessary. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum 1 year of forklift experience. At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options 401(k) retirement plan with company match Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance Tuition reimbursement We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.
