New employees who join our company as Material Handler will go through a Direct Hire process. 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. Position: Material Handler Reports to: Shift Supervisor Shift: 2nd shift Base Pay Rate: $20.44 / Hour 2nd Shift Differential $0.75 / Hour 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. Environment: Plant conditions are as follows: Non-temperature controlled, open warehouse which leads to hot temperatures during the summer and cold temperatures during the winter, saw dust, and heavy noise pollution. Material handlers will operate lifts both inside and outside regardless of weather conditions. We provide all necessary PPE and Safety items to ensure your employment here is as comfortable as possible. Standard Qualifications:
- Forklift experience required
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area.
- Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager.
- Performing all duties in support of Sonoco's quality and safety policies.
- Helping other departments as needed.
- Ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations.
- Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
- Ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.
- Being reliable, committed, and quality focused is a must.
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.