Material Handler -10:00 am- 6:30 pm > $17.59 hr. Job at Sonoco

Sonoco Shelbyville, KY 40065

  • Position: Material Handler

    Location: Shelbyville, KY

    Shift -10:00 am- 6:30 pm > $17.59 hr.

    While reporting to the Department Supervisor, you will be responsible for forklift driving and material handling of raw/finished goods.

    Day to day responsibilities include:

    • Safety: Zero (0) injuries. Responsible for the safe and efficient performance of assigned duties and the operation of a stand-up forklift.
    • Support the needs of production through the handling and distribution of finished goods, raw materials to the appropriate workstations throughout the plant.
    • Checks and verifies tags/marking/labels for accuracy.
    • Loads/unloads trucks; processes and maintains appropriate paperwork.
    • Maintains parts inventory; assists with monthly inventory; arranges and sorts warehouse stock.
    • Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area.

    This position is in our Protective Solutions plant in Shelbyville, KY.

    • Previous experience in driving a forklift
    • To succeed in this role you will need excellent writing and verbal communication skills and the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions
    • Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.

    Apply today and help us get stronger!

    Performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies.

    Job Duties: Counts, weighs or measures incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and variety against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records. Examines incoming shipments for damage or shortages and corresponds with shipper to rectify. Completes paperwork or forms required for documentation. Determines method of shipment utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates. Prepares materials for shipping by weighing, packaging and stamping. Prepares necessary shipping forms such as bills of lading. Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.Experience and Education: Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter. Typically requires a high school diploma and 0 to 2 years of experience. Competencies: Oral and written communication skills. Ability to understand and follow directions. Clerical skills. Ability to lift/move heavy objects. Physical stamina.

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.




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