Position: Material Handler 1st Shift
Location: Hartselle, AL
Wage: $20.44
Shift: 1st

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.

Job Summary:
The employee will operate various pieces of equipment including but not limited to; forklifts, hoists, and hand trucks to load/unload trailers and move material within the plant.

Job Responsibilities:
• Operating equipment to load/unload trailers and move material within the plant
• Work in the shipping department preparing product for shipment to customers by performing tasks such as packaging, weighing, banding, wrapping, stenciling, and placing completed packages on pallets
• Filling customer orders accurately and completely
• Utilizing computerized warehouse management system (WMS)
• Reporting defective materials or other quality deficiencies
• Maintaining safety standards
• Keeping accurate records
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Availability to work overtime as required
• Computer skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software
• Physical demands include frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, squatting, stooping, kneeling, and/or climbing
• Working conditions may vary depending on department

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 options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition 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.