Material Handler II

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.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Load and unload shipments from utilizing a forklift or pallet jack.
• Mark all shipments with the appropriate part number and place in their designated location as soon as possible.
• Verify all shipping documentation for any errors that could be present. Sign and turn in all documentation to the Procurement Coordinator promptly.
• Conduct documented inventory counts and perform inventory cycle counts.
• Be able to coordinate the shipping of small parcel packages, utilizing the internet through the use of a computer.
• Support the needs of production through the handling and distribution of finished goods, raw materials, molds, jigs, fixtures, etc. to the appropriate workstations throughout the plant.
• Notify Production Supervisor immediately of potential or existing problems as they arise, such as product defects, serial number errors, and poor workmanship on products.
• Perform part inspection and required documentation.
• Make efficient use of shop supplies and materials.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area.
• Continually practice safe operation and handling of all equipment, raw materials and products throughout the entire plant.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic computer skills are required to coordinate small parcel shipments via the internet.
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, correspondence, shipping documentation, and memos. The candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with superiors, peer employees, freight carriers, and customers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. The candidate requires the ability to use and accurately read a tape measure.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in multiple step instructions by oral, written, or drawn communication. Ability to deal with standardized situations with many potential variables.
• Forklift certification and internal driver testing for the company vehicle are required.
• Ability to pass DOT physical to drive stakebed truck to off-site warehouse

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.