{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"de5cc024d97771105752d64f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/de5cc024d97771105752d64f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/de5cc024d97771105752d64f","title":"Material Handler","description":"Position: Material Handler\nLocation: Jefferson, TX\nPay Rate: $20.98/HR\nShift: First Shift, M-F, with occasional OT\n\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. 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.\n\nWhile reporting to the Team Lead as a Material Handler, you’ll play a key role in the movement and organization of raw materials and finished wood reels throughout the facility. You’ll work closely with production, shipping, and inventory teams to ensure materials are delivered efficiently and safely.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nLoad, unload, and transport wood components and finished reels using forklifts and other equipment\nCollaborate with production team members to facilitate product/material flow and achieve critical line metrics.\nAssist the plant in various areas\nMaintain the cleanliness of the work area and department, as well as 5S standards.\nEnsure accurate documentation of quantities loaded or unloaded.\nExecute all tasks safely and efficiently.\nConduct a daily inspection of the material handling equipment.\n\nRequirements:\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred\nPrior experience in material handling or warehouse operations a plus\nExcellent attendance is crucial to ensure the team's success.\nA proven record of success in a fast-paced environment is required.\nYou must be able to collaborate well with different teams and be attentive to identifying discrepancies.\nYou'll take pride in your analytical and hands-on abilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail.\nPhysical requirements include being able to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for at least 8 hours.\nYou should be able to read and comprehend manufacturing instructions.\nYou'll be required to work overtime when necessary.\n\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.\n\nBenefits\n\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\n\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.","company":"Sonoc","rawCompany":"sonoc","city":"Jefferson","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-27T11:15:19.982Z","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":"333922","title":"Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"conveyor-and-conveying-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"493190","title":"Other Warehousing and Storage","slug":"other-warehousing-and-storage"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Material Handler","description":"Position: Material Handler\nLocation: Jefferson, TX\nPay Rate: $20.98/HR\nShift: First Shift, M-F, with occasional OT\n\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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