Material Handler

Position:
Material Handler

Location:

Hartselle, AL
Pay Rate: $20.95 / HR + .75
Shift: 2nd Shift (2-10p) with some 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.

While reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining materials and components needed to run production jobs at assigned workstations. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. The ideal candidate has a proven record of success in fast-paced environments. He/she must have the ability to work with various teams. The successful candidate for this position takes pride in hands‑on and analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail.

This role is responsible for the safety of himself/herself and all team members.

• Guarantee the safety of yourself and coworkers.
• Handle materials in a safe and orderly manner
• Identifying and locating the right products for work orders
• Verifying the correct work order and labels are at the workstation
• Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies.
• Operates pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items.
• Must learn how to verify the difference in materials.
• Must learn how to read work orders to ensure correct material
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Responsible for keeping up with counts and orders for each workstation assigned.
• Time management is a must.
• Performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates the highest level of safety and quality.
• Maintains cleanliness of the area and follows good housekeeping procedures.
• Learns and adheres to workplace safety regulations.
• Proper PPE
• Check walking/working surfaces (WWS) in your area. Clean and store unneeded items.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

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.