Material Handler - Sonoco

Location: Huntley, Il. Position: Material Handler Rate: $18.74 hr. + $0.50 for 2nd shift premium Shift: 2nd Shift - 3:30 PM – 1:45 AM 10 Hour Shift- Monday – Thursday, Will Train on 1st Shift: 7 am – 3:15 pm *Overtime may be required. 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. Reporting directly to the shift manager, as a Material Handler you will maintains raw material for thermoforming process. The primary material handler function is to ensure all raw materials, cartons and pallets are staged in the production staging area. The secondary function of the material handler is to ensure customer shipments are processed in a timely manner. What you will be doing: Run TEQ Plant schedule for shipping dock. Stages raw material, cartons and pallets in production staging area. Comprehend pick tickets to identify customers shipping specifications. Ensure finished goods are properly wrapped and palletized. Ensures the timely and accurate staging of finished goods. Accurate scanning (scan 2 times) of finished goods and raw material to final destination. Moves pallets, picks and pulls stock for shipping. Complete receiving process according to Receiving procedures. Load and unload trucks. Assists other departments as needed and performs other work duties or functions as assigned. Maintain warehouse to a high level of organization. We’d love to hear from you if: Have physical stamina and dexterity including standing, walking, bending, reaching, reading, writing and communicating. Can carry /lift to 50 pounds. Can push/pull up to 100 lbs. Have good written and verbal communication skills. Have basic math and computer skills. You have good problem-solving skills. Are meticulous with attention to detail. Have good organization skills. Can use pallet jacks. Warehouse or forklift experience preferred. Can be exposed to heat, noise, vibration, dust, cold, chemicals. 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 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. Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE:SON) is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.2 billion, the Company has 20,000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 34 countries serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities that support our corporate purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life. The Company was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2021 as well as being included in Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.