Material Handler

Company: Sonoco
Location: Chillicothe
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

*Starting rate at $16.00/hr**You will have every other weekend off!**Hiring for both day (7 am - 7 pm) and night shift (7 pm - 7 am). Overtime is voluntary!**We offer a $2,000 hire bonus with great benefits and competitive pay.**Shifts are 12 hrs. and rotating. (7am - 7pm or 7pm-7am + $1 more for nights)*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 Shift Supervisor, the material handler will be reasonable to move, load and unload materials by means of operating a fork truck within or near the plant, yard, or work site. Move finished goods between areas; following routing, delivery tickets, or orders. This position will additionally be responsible for all blending room activities, as needed. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.*Day to day responsibilities include: ** Complies with all company policies and procedures, including all safety policies and procedures.* Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections* Operates industrial truck to assist in loading or moving materials and products* Loads, unloads, stages and organizes materials and supplies, including all corrugate.* Follows written and/or oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.* Counts, transfers, and records number of units of material/finished goods moved or handled by use of scanner gun.* Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, gaylords, or other containers.* Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming shipments to verify information against Bills of Lading, Invoices, Purchase orders, or other records.* Stacks or assembles reusable corrugated materials into bundles by use of baler.* Segregates weigh scrap and dumps trash in appropriate container.* Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, gaylords, or other containers.* Provides assistance on the production floor for training of Back-Up Material Handlers.* Performs Blending Room Material Handler duties as needed:* Other duties as requested by Supervisor.*This position is in our Plastics plant in beautiful Chillicothe, MO, where we produce plastic thermoformed trays.** Minimum 6 months related experience and/or training.* Current license as fork-truck operator* We expect you to be Sonoco mission driven* Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.* To succeed in this role, you will need the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.* Data entry skills and proficient use of scan gun*Why You'll Like Working With US: *We care about YOU through employee development, providing excellent benefits, investing in your future and valuing diversity and inclusion.*Additional Information*Shift: *Day Shift*: (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) or *Night Shift*: (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)Pay Rate: $16.00/HRCity, State: Chillicothe, MOWe care about the health and wellness of you and your family. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that makes it easier to manage your health and provide financial security for you and your family.Apply today and help us get stronger!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.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $16.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Retirement plan* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 12 hour shift* Day shift* Monday to Friday* Night shift* Weekend availabilitySupplemental Pay:* Bonus payAbility to commute/relocate:* Chillicothe, MO, MO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)Experience:* Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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