Location: Beecher, IL
Position: Material Handler III
Shift: 1st shift - 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday- Thursday *Friday overtime may be required.
Wage: $20.37 hr.

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 to the shift manager, as a Material Handler III you will perform a variety of shipping and receiving duties, support the needs of production for raw materials and the removal of finished goods from the work area and prepare finished goods for shipment out of the facility.

What you will be doing: 

Must have forklift and pallet jack experience to Load and unload shipments. Mark all shipments with the appropriate part number and place in their designated location as soon as possible.Verify all shipping documentation for any errors that could be present. Sign and turn in all documentation to the Procurement Coordinator promptly.Create BOL’s utilizing the computer system.Strong knowledge of inventory process including cycle count process.Be able to coordinate the shipping of small parcel packages, utilizing the internet using a computer. Support the needs of production through the handling and distribution of finished goods, raw materials, molds, jigs, fixtures, etc. to the appropriate workstations throughout the plant.Notify Production Supervisor immediately of potential or existing problems as they arise, such as product defects, serial number errors, and poor workmanship on products.Perform part inspection and required documentation.Contact and coordinate LTL and truckload shipments to/from the facility utilizing computer system.Make efficient use of shop supplies and materials.Maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area.Continually practice safe operation and handling of all equipment, raw materials and products throughout the entire plant.   

We’d love to hear from you if: 

Have one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic computer skills are required to coordinate small parcel shipments via the internet. Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, correspondence, shipping documentation, and memos. The candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with superiors, peer employees, freight carriers, and customers.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. The candidate requires the ability to use and accurately read a tape measure.  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in multiple step instructions by oral, written, or drawn communication. Ability to deal with standardized situations with many potential variables.Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work in a fast -paced environment.Understand and use Microsoft Excel and Word. Forklift certification and internal driver testing for the company vehicle are required.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with the hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally Have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive the company truck to and from an offsite warehouse location. Will need to complete and pass a DOT drug screen and physical prior to start.

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 options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition 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.