Material Handler I

Sonoco; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing tools and resources

Paid time off and holidays

Life, personal accident, and other ins

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in Neenah, WI is seeking a Material Handler for our night shift. You will operate a stand‑up forklift, move raw and finished goods, and support production while maintaining a safe, organized work area.

The role requires reliable attendance, the ability to read manufacturing instructions, and effective communication with team members. Overtime may be required to meet production needs, and you’ll join a global leader with strong growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in driving a forklift
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills; able to read and understand manufacturing instructions
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Operate a stand‑up forklift safely and efficiently
• Distribute finished goods and raw materials to appropriate workstations
• Load/unload trucks and process paperwork
• Maintain accurate parts inventory and assist with monthly inventory
• Keep warehouse stock organized and labeled
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

Skills

Forklift driving

Job description

Position: Material Handler

Location: Neenah, WI

Wage: $30.29/hr (shift differential $0.75)

Shift: 3rd 10:45pm - 6:45 am Sunday-Thursday

*Must be willing and flexible to work overtime when needed.*

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 Supervisor, you will be responsible for forklift driving and material handling of raw/finished goods. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects in the packing line. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Responsible for the safe and efficient performance of assigned duties and the operation of a stand-up forklift.
• Support the needs of production through the handling and distribution of finished goods, raw materials to the appropriate workstations throughout the plant.
• Checks and verifies tags/marking/labels for accuracy.
• Loads/unloads trucks; processes and maintains appropriate paperwork.
• Maintains parts inventory; assists with monthly inventory; arranges and sorts warehouse stock.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area.

We’d Love To Hear From You If

• Previous experience in driving a forklift
• To succeed in this role, you will need excellent writing and verbal communication skills and the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.

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.