Material Handler

SONOCO CANADA; Kentucky; On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company

Wellbeing tools and resources

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance plans including life

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in West Chester, OH is seeking a Material Handler to support production by safely operating heavy machinery and moving materials through the plant. You will contribute to accurate documentation and ensure materials are ready for the next steps in production.

The role requires prior experience with raw materials in manufacturing and forklift operation, with a focus on safety and efficiency. Shift: 2nd, 2:45pm–11:00pm; pay includes $0.75 shift differential.

Qualifications

• Experience handling raw materials in a manufacturing setting.
• Previous forklift driver experience preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and escalate only complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Strap pallets using 2‑ or 4‑way depending on location and dunnage.
• Use strapping gun and ergo machine.
• Quality inspection against specs with measuring tape.
• Ensure documentation from the floor is complete and filed.
• Move strips and finished goods to maintain production flow.
• Operate wrapping machine and replace rolls.
• Assist with loading trucks using buddy check system.
• Inspect incoming boards/rolls for flute/caliper and PO match.
• Handle miscellaneous tasks and general labor as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Quality inspection

Documentation

Team leadership

Tools

Strapping gun

Ergo machine

Wrapping machine

Job description

Position: Material Handler Location: West Chester, OH Wage: $28.04 - ($0.75 shift differential for 2nd shift) Shift: 2nd (2:45pm-11:00pm)

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 Shift Supervisor, as a Material Handler you will be responsible for the safe and precise operation of heavy machinery and material handling.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Strap pallets: 2 way or 4 way depending on the costumer location, using the right dunnage.
• Using strapping gun and ergo machine.
• Quality inspection- Be able to check specs on sample provided using measuring tape.
• Make sure that all documentation from the floor is completed and in the plastic envelope.
• Move strips and finished goods to help with the flow of production.
• Use the wrapping machine and replace wrapping roll.
• Strap pallets using conventional way, hand wrapping if needed.
• Use the buddy check system to assist when loading trucks.
• Inspect incoming board/rolls and make sure flute/caliper and sizes match purchase order.
• Help with miscellaneous assignments and general labor.
• Perform tasks as assigned by supervision.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have previous experience handling raw materials in a manufacturing setting and previous experience as a Forklift Driver.
• Can safely handle all products and materials.
• Can perform work under minimal supervision and handle complex issues and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• Can act as a lead and provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

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.

• 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.

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands.

Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future.

Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.

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