Sonoco is looking for a Material Handler to join our team. In this role, you will perform manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies. You'll be a key part of our operations, ensuring the flow of materials supports our business growth.
What You'll Do
- Count, weigh, or measure incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
- Examine incoming shipments for damage or shortages and correspond with shippers to rectify.
- Complete paperwork or forms required for documentation.
- Determine method of shipment utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
- Prepare materials for shipping by weighing, packaging, and stamping.
- Prepare necessary shipping forms such as bills of lading.
- Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.
What We're Looking For
- Ability to perform work under direct supervision.
- Capacity to handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Possess working knowledge of subject matter.
Technical Stack
- Forklifts
- Pallet jacks
- Hand trucks
- Dollies
Team & Environment
You will report directly to the Department Manager.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Compensation starts at $25.35 per hour with a shift differential.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Columbus, OH.
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.
