Machine Operator I (Second Shift)

Sonoco Products-Wood Reels; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 1

Wellbeing tools and Employee Assist.

Paid time off and holidays

Company-paid and voluntary insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in Hartselle, AL is seeking a Machine Operator I to run machines for customer jobs with attention to detail. The role involves cutting, machining, and assembling lumber to produce wood reels for packaging wire and cable. Training includes PPE and safety, and the plant is non-temperature controlled with noise and dust.

Second shift duties and a supporting team are emphasized. You will work under a Team Lead, maintain safety standards, and contribute to quality control and process

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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Working 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.

Skills

Machine operating

Hand tools

Communication skills

Reading manufacturing instructions

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

5S familiarity

Job description

Position: Machine Operator I Location: Plug Plant, Hartselle, AL Wage: $ 23.98 + .75 Shift: Second Shift

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.

While reporting to the Team Lead as the Machine Operator I, you will be responsible for running machines for each customer’s job with extreme attention to detail. The equipment we operate involves cutting, machining, and assembling lumber to produce components that are then manufactured into wood reels used to package wire and cable. Common types of equipment used consist of varied versions of industrial saws, routers, Nailers, spindles, scanners, stackers, and conveying equipment. Plant conditions are as follows: Non-temperature controlled, open warehouse which leads to hot temperatures during the summer and cold temperatures during the winter, sawdust, and heavy noise pollution. We provide all necessary PPE and Safety items to ensure your employment here is as comfortable as possible.

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.
• Ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.
• Being reliable, committed, and quality-focused is a must.

Requirements

• 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.
• Working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Working knowledge of 5S is helpful but not required.

Benefits

• 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

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.