Sonoco
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Material Handler

Pay
$29 per hour
Location
DeForest, WI · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Listed
17 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Forklift operation
  • Material handling
  • Safety orientation
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Also useful

  • Previous forklift experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with LP gas tank regulations
  • Experience with banders and stretch wrappers

Position

Material Handler Location: DeForest, WI Shift: 10pm - 6am beginning on Sunday night Wage: $29.38/hour 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 Shipping Supervisor, the Material Handler is responsible for operating a forklift while handling raw materials and finished goods. What you'll be doing: Operates forklift during routine performance of duties. Unloads, receives, inspects, and stages raw materials, scrap dunnage, packaging materials, chemicals, and other supplies.

Removes finished products from the production areas ensuring proper identification, banding, and labeling to meet customer specifications. Responsible for replenishing supplies in assigned areas. Reviews warehouse production control schedule to determine duties for shipping and receiving. Ensure finished goods are properly documented for shipment.

Stages and loads finished goods and materials in accordance with warehouse production control schedule. Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. We'd love to hear from you if: You have previous forklift experience in a fast-paced environment You are safety oriented.

Familiar with rules and regulations for handling LP gas tanks. Familiar with the use of banders, stretch wrappers, and other packaging processes. Able to work the assigned schedule and overtime as required.

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.

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From Sonoco's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 23, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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