Forklift Operator & Materials Handler — 4x12 Shift

Sonoco; Town of Forest (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in DeForest, WI is seeking a Material Handler to join our logistics team. You will operate a forklift, unload and stage raw materials and finished goods, and ensure proper shipping documentation on a 4-shift, 12-hour schedule from 6am to 6pm.

Wage is $29.38 per hour, with overtime as required. The role requires forklift experience in a fast-paced setting, safety orientation, and familiarity with LP gas tank handling, banders, and stretch wrappers.

Qualifications

• Requires forklift experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be safety oriented and able to work overtime as required.
• Familiar with rules for handling LP gas tanks.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift during routine duties.
• Unloads, receives, inspects, and stages raw materials, scrap dunnage, packaging materials, chemicals, and other supplies.
• Removes finished products from production areas with proper identification, banding, and labeling.
• Replenishes supplies in assigned areas.
• Reviews warehouse production control schedule for shipping and receiving.
• Ensures finished goods are properly documented for shipment.
• Stages and loads finished goods and materials as per schedule.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follows food safety system guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety oriented

LP gas handling rules

Packaging processes

Overtime availability

Tools

Banders

Stretch wrappers

Job description

Sonoco in DeForest, WI is seeking a Material Handler to join our logistics team. You will operate a forklift, unload and stage raw materials and finished goods, and ensure proper shipping documentation on a 4-shift, 12-hour schedule from 6am to 6pm.

Wage is $29.38 per hour, with overtime as required. The role requires forklift experience in a fast-paced setting, safety orientation, and familiarity with LP gas tank handling, banders, and stretch wrappers.