Machine Operator

Sonoco Products Company; Fremont (IN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company in Fremont, IN is seeking a Machine Operator for the 2nd shift (3:00pm-11:30pm). You will set up inline thermoforming machines and offline presses, run production per job specs, perform troubleshooting and quality checks, and keep equipment and area clean and safe.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and about 1 year of production line experience. Lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods are involved.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 1 year production line experience preferred.
• Ability to continuously lift, reach, stand, and walk throughout the day with good vision and dexterity.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up inline thermoforming machines per job specifications.
• Set up offline presses per job specifications.
• Engage thermoforming machines and presses to produce parts and maintain continuous operation.
• Perform troubleshooting and quality checks.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Package finished goods and maintain a safe, clean work area.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position: Machine Operator

Location: Fremont, IN

Starting Pay: $18.00 hourly + $2.00 differential pay

Schedule: 2nd shift, 3:00pm-11:30pm

Summary

With little or no supervision, sets‑up the proper form tooling needed in the inline thermoforming machines and operates the machines per job specifications to maintain continuous production.

General Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up designated inline thermoforming machines per job specifications
• Sets up designated offline presses per job specifications
• Engages thermoforming machines and presses to produce parts and to maintain continuous operation
• Performs troubleshooting and quality checks
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment
• Works with Floor Workers to resolve any quality issues as needed
• Retrieves and moves materials; including work in-process, raw material and tooling
• Makes boxes and completes finished goods packaging per specification
• Maintains a safe, clean and organized work area
• Performs other work duties or functions as assigned

Physical and Visual Activities/Demands

• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, reading, writing and talking
• Lifting up to 50 pounds

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to continuously lift, reach, stand, and walk throughout the day
• Good vision and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good manual dexterity and agility

Experience

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year previous production line experience preferred