Sonoco
Position: Shipper/Receiver I
Location: Portland, IN
Pay: $18.59/hour plus $2.00/hour shift differential
Shift: 3rd shift; 11pm - 7:30am (five 8-hour shifts starting on Sunday night)
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 priority
Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
Having a high regard to 5S
Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations
Monitor and report quality of manufactured product
Consistently moving product and placing in designated pack outs throughout the shift
Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area
Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager
Performing all duties in support of Sonoco's quality and safety policies
Helping out other departments as needed
Supply materials to packing areas and pull material for offline
Consistent and accurate in filling out appropriate paperwork
Good knowledge of product
Verify inventory levels and assist with inventory
We expect you to be Sonoco mission driven
Manufacturing & warehouse experience preferred
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
Ability to work independently, self-motivated and manage multiple tasks simultaneously as needed
Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must
You will need to be able to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 49 lbs as needed
Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success
Ability to read and understand shop orders, various production documents and both oral and written job instructions
Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
Ability to work overtime as needed
Required to have excellent communication and math skills
Valid forklift license required and be an efficient driver
Good 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 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.
*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.