Material Handler I

Material Handler

Location: Irving, TX Wage: $23.12/hr Shift- 2nd (2pm- 10:30pm)

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.

What You 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:

• 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.

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.

• 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.