Position: Material Handler I
Location: Forest City, NC
Wage: $21.35
Shifts Available: 7am-3pm one week and 3pm-11pm the next week and that will rotate

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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Guarantee the safety of yourself and coworkers. Handle materials in a safe and orderly mannerLabeling finished product and transporting to the Finished Goods staging area in corrugation. Identifying and locating the right products for work orders Verifying the correct work order and labels are at the workstation (Production Notes)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, colorant and packaging is being used. Must be able to multi-task. Responsible for keeping up with counts and orders for each workstation assigned. Must be able to climb platforms and vacuum out hoppers safely. Responsible for always keeping material and colorant at the press. Responsible for color changes/let downs. 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.Turning in New Lot Forms for colorant and bags to the Quality Lab when started.Review SOP for packaging instructions for each product.Keeping MEK supplied to assigned workstations.Proper PPE for moving pallets, pouring MEK and any other duties that may apply.Capable of back filling press attendant duties.Knowledge of the importance of FIFO (First In, First Out).Using the correct color bucket for colorant (Blue – nonfood grade, Yellow – food grade) Fill out production sheet (Resin and colorant)Operation of paper tape machine.Leave the next crew in good shape on materials needed for your workstations.Verify that dryers at the corrugation area have material (inform forklift driver if needed)Empty rejects as needed.Keep corrugation area clean.Daily sign off on all assigned sweep sheets.Check walking/working surfaces (WWS) in your area. Clean and store unneeded items.Lifting up to 50 pounds multiple times a day.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.

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.