Material Handler - Sonoco

Position: Material Handler Location: Stockton, CA Wage: $19.50 hr. + $0.40 for 2nd Shift Premium Shift: Shift: 1st- 5:00 am -3:30 pm and 2nd- 3:20pm –1:50 am Monday-Thursday *overtime and Saturdays may be required. Training will be conducted on 1st shift for approximately 2 weeks before moving to 2nd for those hired for 2nd 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. While reporting to the Shift Supervisor, as a Material Handler you will be responsible for the safe and precise operation of heavy machinery and material handling. What You’ll Be Doing: Strap pallets: 2 way or 4 way depending on the costumer location, using the right dunnage. Using strapping gun and ergo machine. Quality inspection- Be able to check specs on sample provided using measuring tape. Make sure that all documentation from the floor is completed and in the plastic envelope. Move strips and finished goods to help with the flow of production. Use the wrapping machine and replace wrapping roll. Strap pallets using conventional way, hand wrapping if needed. Use the buddy check system to assist when loading trucks. Inspect incoming board/rolls and make sure flute/caliper and sizes match purchase order. Help with miscellaneous assignments and general labor. Perform tasks as assigned by supervision. We’d love to hear from you if: You have previous experience handling raw materials in a manufacturing setting and previous experience as a Forklift Driver. Can safely handle all products and materials. Can perform work under minimal supervision and handle complex issues and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Possess comprehensive knowledge of subject matter. Can act as a lead and provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. 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.