Machine Operator I (Third Shift)

SONOCO CANADA; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance plans (life, disability)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking a Machine Operator I in Jefferson, TX to run machines handling lumber components for wood reels used in packaging. You’ll work on a team with a third shift (11pm–7am), focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency in a non-temperature controlled facility.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, making adjustments, maintaining clean work areas, and following 5S and quality policies. Experience in industrial machine operation and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of machine operating experience in an industrial environment.
• Extensive knowledge of personal hand tools used to operate, adjust, and maintain production equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Working knowledge of Sonoco products and their quality requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Working knowledge of 5S is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines for each customer’s job with attention to detail.
• Make incremental process adjustments and monitor product quality.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Perform duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.
• Support Sonoco’s quality and safety policies and assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Machine operating

Hand tools

Communication skills

Product knowledge

Lifting 50 lbs

5S knowledge

Job description

Position: Machine Operator I Location: Jefferson, TX Pay Rate: $22.78 + $1.50 Shift Diff Shift: Third Shift (11p-7a) (with some OT) 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 Site 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 or more 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 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.

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.

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. Sonoco Privacy Policy