Position: Shipper/Receiver I
Location: Portland, IN
Pay: $18.14/hour
Shift:  1st shift: 9am - 5:30pm

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.

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.

While reporting to the Warehouse Team Leader, you will be responsible for moving product from the production line to the warehouse in a quick but safe manner.  Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment.  You must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects with our packaging products.  You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.

We are looking for detail oriented individuals with prior manufacturing and warehouse experience.

Day to day responsibilities include:

Above all Safety is #1 priorityCollaborating closely with other departments and teamsHaving a high regard to 5SHaving the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situationsMonitor and report quality of manufactured productConsistently moving product and placing in designated pack outs throughout the shiftMaintaining a safe, clean and organized work areaPerforming all duties as designated by supervisor/managerPerforming all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policiesHelping out other departments as neededSupply materials to packing areas and pull material for offlineConsistent and accurate in filling out appropriate paperworkGood knowledge of productVerify inventory levels and assist with inventory

We expect you to be Sonoco mission driven

Manufacturing & warehouse experience preferredYou have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasksTo succeed in this role you will need excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently, self-motivated and manage multiple tasks simultaneously as neededBeing reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a mustYou will need to be able to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 49 lbs as neededHaving the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to successAbility to read and understand shop orders, various production documents and both oral and written job instructionsAbility to work quickly while maintaining a high level of attention to detailAbility to work overtime as neededRequired to have excellent communication and math skillsValid forklift license required and be an efficient driverGood attendance

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.