General Worker

Sonoco Products Company; California; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Plan

Wellbeing resources

Paid time off

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in City of Industry, CA is hiring a General Worker to safely unload and store incoming recovered fiber and manage related equipment. You will operate forklifts and clamp trucks, learn furnish types, and keep the yard area clean while supporting 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift rotations.

This role requires adherence to safety practices, a good attendance record, and the ability to work a 28-day rotation with overtime.

Responsibilities

• the safe and efficient unloading and storing of incoming recovered scrap material, the maintenance of the related equipment and general housekeeping of the beater room and yard area.
• the safe and efficient unloading and storing of incoming recovered fiber the maintenance of the related equipment and general housekeeping of the yard area
• Unload baled recovered fiber using a fork truck with a clamp attachment.
• Ability to learn and be able to recognize the different kinds of corrugated furnish (wastepaper) that is used in the formula mixes for the varied grades of paper that we produce.
• Moves and stores the loose recovered fiber using a Caterpillar T-12 tractor with a clamp attachment.
• Keeps the storage area and aisles clean and orderly.
• Loads fiber onto hydrapulper conveyor.
• Hauls bales from storage and places them in temporary storage areas for consumption on the second and third shifts.
• Safe and efficient operation of a Hyster 8000 Clamp Truck to load the pulper conveyor with baled furnish and to unload baled furnish from flat-bed trailers and put them in storage according to type and grade. This also involves driving in the wastepaper area among other vehicles.
• Safe and efficient operation of a Toyota 4500 Fork Truck for use in hauling bins, equipment, scrap rolls, etc. from one area of the mill to another. This also involves driving in the waste paper area among other vehicles.
• Are able to obtain a fork truck license
• Must follow Sonoco's best safety practices and report any damage or unsafe conditions immediately.
• You have the ability to manually push, pull, and lift some equipment and materials as needed.
• In all instances that a mechanical means is possible, it is done in this manner, but some manual exertion is still required.
• Have an excellent work history in the areas of safety and attendance
• Are able to work a shift rotation (28 day cycle/ 1 weekend off per month), holidays, weekends and overtime
• Attention to detail as our customers expect consistently superior performance and exceptional value with each order that they place.

Job description

Location: City of Industry Position: General Worker Pay Rate: $28.44 Shifts: Rotating 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts Shift rotation works like this: work 7 days straight of 1st shift (6am - 2pm) from Saturday - Friday and off 3 days, Saturday - Monday. come back on Tuesday and work 7 days straight of 2nd shift (2pm - 10pm) from Tuesday - Monday and off 1 day, Tuesday. come back on Wednesday and work 7 days straight of 3rd shift (10pm - 6am) from Wednesday - Tuesday and off 3 days, Wednesday - Friday repeat above schedule

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.

What you'll be doing:

• the safe and efficient unloading and storing of incoming recovered scrap material, the maintenance of the related equipment and general housekeeping of the beater room and yard area.
• the safe and efficient unloading and storing of incoming recovered fiber the maintenance of the related equipment and general housekeeping of the yard area
• Unload baled recovered fiber using a fork truck with a clamp attachment.
• Ability to learn and be able to recognize the different kinds of corrugated furnish (wastepaper) that is used in the formula mixes for the varied grades of paper that we produce.
• Moves and stores the loose recovered fiber using a Caterpillar T-12 tractor with a clamp attachment.
• Keeps the storage area and aisles clean and orderly.
• Loads fiber onto hydrapulper conveyor.
• Hauls bales from storage and places them in temporary storage areas for consumption on the second and third shifts.
• Safe and efficient operation of a Hyster 8000 Clamp Truck to load the pulper conveyor with baled furnish and to unload baled furnish from flat-bed trailers and put them in storage according to type and grade. This also involves driving in the wastepaper area among other vehicles.
• Safe and efficient operation of a Toyota 4500 Fork Truck for use in hauling bins, equipment, scrap rolls, etc. from one area of the mill to another. This also involves driving in the waste paper area among other vehicles.
• Are able to obtain a fork truck license
• Must follow Sonoco's best safety practices and report any damage or unsafe conditions immediately.

Other assigned duties:

• You have the ability to manually push, pull, and lift some equipment and materials as needed.
• In all instances that a mechanical means is possible, it is done in this manner, but some manual exertion is still required.
• Have an excellent work history in the areas of safety and attendance
• Are able to work a shift rotation (28 day cycle/ 1 weekend off per month), holidays, weekends and overtime
• Attention to detail as our customers expect consistently superior performance and exceptional value with each order that they place.

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.

• 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

Equal Opportunity:

We 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.

About the Company:

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands.

Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future.

Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.

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