Material Handler

Sonoco; West Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in global packaging solutions is seeking a Material Handler for their West Chicago facility. The role requires a focus on safety and efficiency in handling materials and finished products, including loading, unloading, and maintaining inventory accuracy. The ideal candidate will have previous forklift experience and the physical ability to perform the job effectively.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing tools and resources

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years operating forklifts.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Physical ability to lift to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload trailers, keep warehouse organized.
• Ensure safe and accurate transfer of materials.
• Maintain forklift batteries properly.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Manual dexterity

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

Material Handler
Location: West Chicago, IL
Pay Rate: $30.26
Shift: 2nd (3pm-11pm)

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 the Material Handler, you will be responsible for safely handling all products and materials.

This position is responsible for safe and accurate transfer of materials and finished goods to their proper locations.

What you'll be doing:

• Load/unload trailers

• Keep warehouse organized; materials and finished product

• Housekeeping and proper maintenance of forklift batteries

• Moves material, pallets, or finished products between trucks, outside storage or warehouse to and from production lines

• Must have an exceptional safety record, no Safety documented discipline in the employee file over the past 12 months.

• Must Become Sonoco certified forklift operator.

• Must be a Team player and able to follow instructions.

• Capable of supplying production lines with correct raw material in a safe manner.

• Responsible for accuracy, condition and timeliness of shipping materials and finished goods for both inbound and outbound shipments as needed.

• Responsible for accuracy and completeness of all required documentation of the position.

• Responsible for housekeeping, organization and cleanliness of assigned area.

• Must be willing to work overtime as scheduled.

• Responsible and capable of assisting with monthly plant physical inventory as scheduled.

• Must be capable of: charging, watering, changing and maintaining forklift batteries as needed.

• Must be willing to work overtime as scheduled.

• Available for any shift as needed

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Ability to work well and communicate with others.

• 2 to 3 years operating forklifts.

• Ability to work overtime as needed.

• Physical ability to lift to 50 lbs.

• Basic computer skills

• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.

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.