Material Handler - 1st Shift -Jefferson Wood Reels - Assembly Department

SONOCO CANADA; Texas; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dependable Material Handlers for the 1st shift at their Jefferson facility. This role involves moving materials, maintaining an orderly work area, and ensuring safety around equipment. The company offers competitive pay starting at $19.87 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, and generous paid time off. Join a team that values hard work and dedication while contributing to sustainable packaging solutions globally.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally 200 pounds.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move material between manufacturing areas and storage.
• Work safely around moving equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Material Handling

Communication Skills

Basic Math

Clerical Functions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hoists

Cranes

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Material Handler - 1st Shift -Jefferson Wood Reels - Assembly Department

Apply remote type Onsite locations Jefferson, TX, USA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR-143372 Position: Material Handler 1
Location: Jefferson, TX
Pay Rate: $19.87 /HR
Shift: 1st Shift, 7a-3p with OT

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.

Position: Material Handler 1
Location: Jefferson, TX
Pay Rate: $19.87 /HR
Shift: 1st Shift, 7a-3p with OT

Job Summary:
We are looking for dependable, hard-working individuals to join our team of Material Handlers on 1st shift at our Jefferson Wood Reels facility.

Job Responsibilities:
• Move material between manufacturing areas, to and from storage areas
• Work safely around moving equipment and vehicles
• Use hoists, cranes, or other lifting devices as needed
• Organize and maintain an orderly work area
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally move up to 200 pounds or more with a dolly/hand truck
• Previous experience in a warehouse environment preferred
• Must be able to read/write and interpret documents in English
• Able to perform a variety of clerical functions and do basic math
• Strong communication skills and positive attitude
• Reliable transportation to and from the plant each day
• Ability to work overtime as requested (both during the week and on call)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and ability to use computers

Compensation & Benefits:
• Competitive starting pay
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1
• 6% company match for 401k
• 2 weeks paid vacation and paid holidays, *Prorated based on start date
• Overtime opportunities available at 1.5x pay rate

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.

About Us

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE:SON) is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.2 billion, the Company has 20,000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 34 countries serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities that support our corporate purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life. The Company was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2021 as well as being included in Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.