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We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.\nReporting directly to the Department Manager, as the Material Handler, you will maintain a safe working environment while transporting plant goods.\nWhat you will be doing:\nSupplies materials to both the manufacturing and secondary assembly area.\nPrepares WIP and finished goods for transport according to manufacturing instructions. (i.e. stretch wrapping & strapping)\nTransports WIP, finished goods, scrap, and non-conforming product from manufacturing floor to the warehouse or designated storage area.\nOperates PIT and documents safety checks.\nLoads/Unloads trucks as instructed.\nVerifies inventory levels and performs cycle counts as directed.\nCompletes and maintains records according to production and quality standards.\nOvertime required at times\nWe'd love to hear from you if:\nCan maintain cleanliness of manufacturing and storage areas using 5S standards.\nCan performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates the highest level of quality and safety.\nTypically requires a high school diploma and 2 years of material handler experience.\nWe care about YOU through employee development, providing excellent benefits, investing in your future and valuing diversity and inclusion.\nAt 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.\nBenefits\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services\nPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family\nVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance\nTuition reimbursement\nWe 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.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: From $19.57 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nPaid training\nReferral program\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nDay shift\nPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to apply\nWork Location: In person","company":"Sonoco","rawCompany":"sonoco","city":"Windham","state":"NH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:37:24.434Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-7062.00","title":"Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"laborers-and-freight-stock-and-material-movers-hand"},{"code":"53-7199.00","title":"Material Moving Workers, All Other","slug":"material-moving-workers-all-other"},{"code":"43-5071.00","title":"Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks","slug":"shipping-receiving-and-inventory-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"493110","title":"General Warehousing and Storage","slug":"general-warehousing-and-storage"},{"code":"331524","title":"Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)","slug":"aluminum-foundries-except-die-casting"},{"code":"423840","title":"Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"industrial-supplies-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Material Handler","description":"Position: Material Handler I\nLocation: Putnam, CT\nPay: $19.57 an hour\nShift: 1st shift 6:30am-3:00pm\nFrom 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. 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