On-site Full-time

Sonoco is hiring a Material Handler II

About the Role

Sonoco is looking for a Material Handler II to join our team in Gastonia, NC. You will be instrumental in the safe and efficient movement of materials within our facility, operating a stand-up forklift to support production workflows. You will report directly to the Department Supervisor.

What You'll Do

  • Safely and efficiently perform assigned duties and operate a stand-up forklift.
  • Support production needs by handling and distributing finished goods and raw materials to appropriate workstations.
  • Check and verify tags, markings, and labels for accuracy.
  • Load and unload trucks; process and maintain appropriate paperwork.
  • Maintain parts inventory, assist with monthly inventory counts, and arrange and sort warehouse stock.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience in driving a forklift.

Technical Stack

  • Stand-up forklift

Team & Environment

You will report directly to the Department Supervisor as part of our warehouse operations team.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation: $22.12/hr
  • 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 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.

Work Mode

This is an onsite position based in Gastonia, NC.

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.

Required Skills
Stand-up forklift operationMaterial handlingWarehouse operationsInventory controlSafety complianceLoading/unloadingShipping/receivingQuality checksEquipment maintenanceTeam collaboration
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Sonoco

Global packaging solutions company operating in over 34 countries, founded in 1899, committed to sustainability and innovation

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Posted 7 months ago