Material Handler

Position: Material Handler I

Location: Deforest, WI

Wage: $27.01/hour

Shift: 4 days on, 4 days off; 6am – 6pm

You will like working for us as we have amazing people and a highly collaborative culture. Global success hasn’t changed our tight-knit feel – we’ve simply grown into a larger, more diverse family. We have thousands of jobs around the globe and encourage all of our associates to chase their dreams without having to find them in another company – it truly is a special place.

While reporting to the Department Manager, you will be responsible for moving material throughout the plant/departments, in a quick and 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. You must have the ability to work with fork-lifts, read work orders, etc. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and organizational skills and attention to detail.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Distributes the materials required for each set up.
• Transports all raw materials and finished goods in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collects, inspects, divides, and quarantines materials as needed prior to bailing and/or grinding materials.
• Properly scans, labels and sorts bailed/grinded materials.
• Assists with machine set ups as needed.
• Assists with the inspection, packing, and box assembly as needed.
• Assists Quality with sampling programs as needed.
• Serves as a Packer/Inspector as needed.
• Provides and ensures preventive maintenance on bailers and grinders.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Previous experience with fork trucks.
• You have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.
• To succeed in this role, you will need good written and verbal communication skills
• You will need to be able to lift up to 75lbs. as needed.
• Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is important to success.
• You will need to have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and most of all Safety.

We care about the health and wellness of you and your family. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that makes it easier to manage your health and provide financial security for you and your family.

Apply today and help us get stronger!

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 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