Material Handler – 2nd shift Position Available In Rockdale, Georgia

Position:

Material Handler Location:

Conyers, GA Schedule:

2nd shift (3pm – 11:30pm)

Wage:

$20.26/hour + $1.50/hr shift diff 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. This position is in our Thermosafe plant in Conyers, Ga. We are producing temperature assurance packaging components designed to passively maintain the temperature of pharmaceutical products during transportation. While reporting to the 1st Shift Supervisor, you will work 3pm – 11:30pm and will be responsible for handling a variety of products in a quick and 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 during the packing process. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.

What you will be doing:

Safety in the workplace is paramount. When operating a forklift or clamp truck, procedures must be followed to ensure the safe operation of the

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certified for equipment associated with the position Position requires a self-motivated individual who can multi-task in a fast paced production and warehouse setting Complete daily forklift inspection report (OSHA requirement) – report all mechanical and electrical problems Provides safe, effective, and efficient raw material and finished goods movement Move materials between plant and warehouse and to other shipping/storage areas including trailers Check and verifies product tags, markings, and labels for accuracy while in the process of loading or unloading trailers Stacking product on pallets. Load machines with materials. Able to lift up to 50 pounds. Break out presses/production lines during break if needed Load and operate corrugate baler and transfer baled corrugate to recycle trailer Verifies inventory levels and assists with inventory counting (includes weekends); arranges and sorts warehouse stock Maintains cleanliness of the area and follows good housekeeping procedures May have to become proficient with the use of Oracle should the plant transition to a barcode system with forklift mounted computers and scanners Performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates the highest level of safety and quality Other duties as required We’d love to hear from you if: Previous experience in material handling/warehousing is extremely helpful You have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks. To succeed in this role you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed. You need to have working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements. Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must. You will need to be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed. Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success. You will need to have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions. You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. 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 (

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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. Sonoco Privacy Policy