Material Handler I- 3rd SHIFT

SONOCO CANADA; Hillview (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging solutions seeks a Material Handler I for its 3rd shift in Hillview, KY. Candidates will operate forklifts, handle materials and ensure warehouse organization. Strong communication skills and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a physical, fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.
• Forklift Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Move product within the plant using a forklift.
• Load/unload trucks and handle finished goods and raw materials.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

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Material Handler I- 3rd SHIFT

Apply remote type Onsite locations Hillview, KY, USA time type Full time posted on Posted 13 Days Ago job requisition id JR-144348 Location: Hillview, KY
Position: Material Handler I
3rd Shift

Pay: $20.37/hour PLUS $2.00 for THIRD SHIFT differential

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 Production Manager, you will be responsible for moving product within the plant using a forklift. Other duties as assigned. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced, repetitive, and physical environment. Previous manufacturing experience preferred. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and organizational skills and attention to detail.

What your will 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:

• You have previously held a Forklift Certification and safely operate a forklift.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills and the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions
• You have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.
• You can easily lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.

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.