Shipper/Receiver I

Sonoco Products Company; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company is hiring a Shipper/Receiver I in Portland, IN for the 3rd shift (11:00pm - 7:30am). The role focuses on moving product from the production line to the warehouse safely and efficiently, with strong attention to quality and process discipline.

Candidates should have manufacturing and warehouse experience and a valid forklift license. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• Manufacturing & warehouse experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, self‑motivated and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to read and understand shop orders and production documents.
• Valid forklift license required and be an efficient driver.
• Good attendance is crucial for team success.
• Ability to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 49 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safety is the top priority on every task.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth material flow.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Move product from production line to warehouse promptly and accurately.
• Monitor and report quality of manufactured product.
• Fill out required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Assist with inventory and packing areas as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Forklift license

Safety awareness

Attendance

Job description

Position: Shipper/Receiver I
Location: Portland, IN
Pay: $20.80/hour plus $2.00/hour shift differential
Shift: 3rd shift; 11:00pm - 7:30am

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 Warehouse Team Leader, you will be responsible for moving product from the production line to the warehouse in a quick but safe manner. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast‑paced environment, the ability to work with various teams and a keen eye to spot defects in our packaging products. You will take pride in your personal hands‑on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.

We are looking for detail‑oriented individuals with prior manufacturing and warehouse experience.

What you will be doing:

• Above all Safety is #1 priority
• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
• Having a high regard to 5S
• Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations
• Monitor and report quality of manufactured product
• Consistently moving product and placing in designated pack outs throughout the shift
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area
• Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager
• Performing all duties in support of Sonoco's quality and safety policies
• Helping out other departments as needed
• Supply materials to packing areas and pull material for offline
• Consistent and accurate in filling out appropriate paperwork
• Good knowledge of product
• Verify inventory levels and assist with inventory

We would love to hear from you if:

• Manufacturing & warehouse experience preferred
• You have a "get it done" attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, self‑motivated and manage multiple tasks simultaneously as needed
• Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must
• Ability to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 49 lbs as needed
• Ability to work effectively with a team in a fast‑paced environment is crucial to success
• Ability to read and understand shop orders, various production documents and both oral and written job instructions
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Required to have excellent communication and math skills
• Valid forklift license required and be an efficient driver
• Good attendance

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.