Material Handler III Job at Sonoco

Sonoco Conyers, GA 30012

Material Handler III

Starting Wage: $19.45/hr

Conyers, Ga

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 1st Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for handling a variety of products 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 various teams and have a good eye to spot defects during the packing process. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.

Day to Day responsibilities include:

  • Material Handling capability for all departments (Phase Change side and Foam Side)
  • Training responsibility for new hires in the material handling department
  • Safety in the workplace is paramount. When operating a forklift or clamp truck, procedures must be followed to ensure the safe operation of the PIT.
  • LOTO certified for equipment associated with the position (brick lines, stretchwrappers, trailers etc)
  • Position requires a self-motivated individual who can multi-task in a fast paced production and warehouse setting
  • Complete daily forklift inspection report (OSHA requirement) – report all mechanical and electrical problems
  • Provides safe, effective, and efficient raw material and finished goods movement
  • Move materials between plant and warehouse and to other shipping/storage areas including trailers
  • Check and verifies product tags, markings, and labels for accuracy while in the process of loading or unloading trailers
  • Stacking product on pallets. Load machines with materials. Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Break out presses/production lines during break if needed
  • Load and operate corrugate baler and transfer baled corrugate to recycle trailer
  • Verifies inventory levels and assists with inventory counting (includes weekends); arranges and sorts warehouse stock
  • Maintains cleanliness of the area and follows good housekeeping procedures
  • May have to become proficient with the use of Oracle should the plant transition to a barcode system with forklift mounted computers and scanners
  • Performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates the highest level of safety and quality
  • Other duties as required

This position is in our Thermosafe plant in Conyers, Ga. We are producing temperature assurance packaging components designed to passively maintain the temperature of pharmaceutical products during transportation.

  • Previous experience in material handling/warehousing is extremely helpful
  • You have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.
  • To succeed in this role you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.
  • You need to have working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements.
  • Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must.
  • You will need to be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
  • Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial 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 craftsmanship and attention to detail.

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

  • 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.




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