Material Handler

What You’ll Be Doing

• Counts and weighs or measures incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and variety against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.
• Examines incoming shipments for damage or shortages and corresponds with shipper to rectify.
• Completes paperwork or forms required for documentation.
• Determines method of shipment utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates.
• Prepares materials for shipping by weighing, packaging and stamping.
• Prepares necessary shipping forms such as bills of lading.
• Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.

Qualifications

• You can perform work under direct supervision.
• You can handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• You possess working knowledge of subject matter.
• Experience with double fork forklift is preferred.

Pay & Benefits

Pay: $33.97/hour
Schedule: 12-hour day shift; 6am - 6pm; 3/4/4/3 schedule
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; variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance; tuition reimbursement.

About the Role

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.

Company Information

Sonoco Products Company offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. As an equal opportunity employer, 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.