Machine Operator III - 2nd Shift - Staves Dept

SONOCO CANADA; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging solutions is looking for a Machine Operator III for their Hartselle location. The role involves operating machinery to produce wooden staves, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Candidates should have a high school diploma and some manufacturing experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• One year of previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to chest.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Produces staves by operating rotary punch presses, saws, and forklift.
• Inspects staves for quality and maintains documentation.
• Performs routine maintenance and keeps work area clean.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Manual dexterity

Agility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Machine Operator III - 2nd Shift - Staves Dept page is loaded

Machine Operator III - 2nd Shift - Staves Dept

Apply remote type Onsite locations Hartselle, AL, USA time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id JR-144489 Position: Machine Operator III, Staves Department
Location: Hartselle Wood Reels, Hartselle, AL
Pay Rate: $23.28 / HR + .75 shift differential
Shift: 2nd Shift, 2p-10p

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.

Job Summary:
Produces staves by setting up, operating, and adjusting the single head rotary punch presses. Includes the operation of a saw, conveyor, bander, palletizer, and forklift. Also includes operating fork trucks to load/unload trailers and changeover of tooling on the line.

Responsibilities:
1) Cuts the staves to length with a saw. Maintains proper documentation of production activities.
2) Inspects all staves for quality and defects prior to banding. If banded, inspects all staves again after banding. Sorts the staves according to size and grade. Places the staves in bundles of four, secured with wire twist ties. Labels the bundle with identification information. Palletizes the bundles for transport to the customer. Forklifts the pallets onto a trailer. Secures the load with straps and rope. Loads the trailer onto a fork truck and transports the load to the customer. Unloads the trailer using a fork truck.
3) Performs routine maintenance on the equipment used in the process. Cleans the equipment as necessary. Replenishes supplies used in the process. Maintains a safe and clean work area. Maintains good housekeeping practices.
4) Maintains accurate records of inventory, production, and quality. Completes paperwork as necessary. Reports any deviation from normal operations to supervisor. Submits written report of any equipment downtime to supervisor.
5) Works safely at all times. Observes all safety regulations. Uses protective equipment when required. Maintains good housekeeping practices. Recycles whenever possible.
6) Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1) One year of previous manufacturing experience preferred. High school diploma or equivalent. Strong communication skills. Good vision. Ability to read and write English. Ability to perform basic math. Basic computer skills. Good manual dexterity and agility. Good problem-solving skills.
2) Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to chest. Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling of tools, boxes, and material. Standing for long periods of time. Operation of motorized and manual pallet jacks. Able to communicate effectively with others.

Environmental Demands:
1) Exposure to noise, vibration, heat, cold, dust, chemicals, greases, and lubricants.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and 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.

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.

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Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE:SON) is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.2 billion, the Company has 20,000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 34 countries serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities that support our corporate purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life. The Company was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2021 as well as being included in Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.