Machine Operator third shift

Sonoco Products Company; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing tools and resources

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company in Hartselle is seeking a Machine Operator II to join the team on the third shift (10pm–6am, Mon–Fri). The role pays $21.58 per hour plus a $1.50 shift differential, with safe, efficient production of lumber from raw material to finished product.

We are looking for candidates with at least 1 year of machine operating experience, strong tool usage skills, and the ability to read manufacturing instructions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of machine operating experience in an industrial environment.
• Extensive knowledge of personal hand tools and safe use to operate, adjust, and maintain production equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment to process lumber from raw material to finished product.
• Make incremental process adjustments and report product quality.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area; follow Sonoco safety policies.
• Perform duties designated by supervisor/manager and support other departments as needed.
• Read and understand manufacturing instructions; work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

Skills

Machine operation

Hand tools

Teamwork

Job description

Position: Machine Operator II
Location: Hartselle Wood Reels
Pay Rate: $21.58 + $1.50 Shift Diff
Shift: Third Shift (10p-6a) M-F

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.

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.

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.