2nd Shift Wood Packaging Machine Operator I

SONOCO CANADA; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco's Jefferson, TX facility is hiring a Machine Operator I to run lumber-processing equipment with attention to detail. You will operate saws, routers, nails, spindles, scanners, and conveyors to produce wood reels for wire and cable packaging, reporting to the Team Lead on shift 2.

We value reliability, teamwork, and safety as you handle raw materials, monitor quality, and adjust processes as needed. This non-temperature controlled plant offers PPE, benefits, and opportunities to grow with

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of machine operating experience in an industrial environment.
• Extensive knowledge of personal hand tools and use them safely to operate, adjust, and maintain production equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, work well independently, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of 5S is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team to handle and process lumber from raw material to finished product.
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitoring and reporting the quality of manufactured products.
• 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 other departments as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for at least 8 hours.
• Read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and situations.
• Be reliable, committed, and quality-focused.

Skills

Machine operation

Hand tools safety

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Sonoco's Jefferson, TX facility is hiring a Machine Operator I to run lumber-processing equipment with attention to detail. You will operate saws, routers, nails, spindles, scanners, and conveyors to produce wood reels for wire and cable packaging, reporting to the Team Lead on shift 2.

We value reliability, teamwork, and safety as you handle raw materials, monitor quality, and adjust processes as needed. This non-temperature controlled plant offers PPE, benefits, and opportunities to grow with