Shipping Clerk

Sonoco • Hartselle, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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.
While reporting to the Warehouse Manager, 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.

Requirements

• Must have forklift experience.
• Prior manufacturing and warehouse experience.
• Ability to work with various teams.
• Good eye to spot defects with our packaging products.
• Personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Forklift Experience (2+ years)
• Must have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks
• 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
• Ability to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs as needed
• 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
• Excellent communication and math skills
• Good attendance

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing & warehouse experience preferred
• Having a high regard to 5S
• Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations
• Good knowledge of product

Responsibilities

• Moving product from the production line to the warehouse in a quick but safe manner.
• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
• 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
• Verify inventory levels and assist with inventory

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed