Material Handler- 1st Shift

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.

Position: Material Handler I

Location: Putnam, CT

Pay: $20.06 ( Can go up to $23.23 based on experience )

Shift:1stShift- 6:30am-3pm

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.

Reporting directly to the Department Manager, as the Material Handler, you will maintain a safe working environment while transporting plant goods.

What you will be doing:

• Supplies materials to both the manufacturing and secondary assembly area.
• Prepares WIP and finished goods for transport according to manufacturing instructions. (i.e. stretch wrapping & strapping)
• Transports WIP, finished goods, scrap, and non-conforming product from manufacturing floor to the warehouse or designated storage area.
• Operates PIT and documents safety checks.
• Loads/Unloads trucks as instructed.
• Verifies inventory levels and performs cycle counts as directed.
• Completes and maintains records according to production and quality standards.
• Overtime required at times

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Can maintain cleanliness of manufacturing and storage areas using 5S standards.
• Can performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates the highest level of quality and safety.
• Typically requires a high school diploma and 2 years of material handler experience.

We care about YOU through employee development, providing excellent benefits, investing in your future and valuing diversity and inclusion.

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.