Material Handler

Sonoco; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Wellbeing tools and resources

Paid time off and holidays

Life, personal accident, and other ins

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in Columbus, OH is seeking a Material Handler to support shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and delivering a variety of materials and supplies. The role reports to the Department Manager and involves hands-on material handling and clerical duties.

Responsibilities include counting and weighing items, checking shipments for damage, preparing bills of lading, and operating forklifts and related equipment. A reliable team player with basic problem-solving skills is preferred.

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

Responsibilities

• Counts, 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.

Job description

Position: Material Handler

Location: Columbus, OH

Wage: $26.76

Shift: 4 on 4 off shifts; 6:45pm - 7am

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 Department Manager as the Material Handler, you will perform manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies

What You’ll Be Doing

Counts, 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.

We’d Love To Hear From You If

• 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

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.