Maintenance Mechanic- Entry Level

SONOCO CANADA; Frenchtown (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoco in Frenchtown, NJ is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for an entry-level, hands-on role focused on cleaning, greasing, and oiling machines. The position offers a starting wage of $26.10 per hour, with a 7am–3pm shift and potential overtime or Saturday work.

You will learn the fundamentals of maintenance, document machine conditions with attention to detail, and work under guidance to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position focused on learning maintenance basics on the shop floor.
• Must be dependable and detail-oriented, with a willingness to perform physically demanding work.
• Willingness to observe safety policies and document machine conditions.

Responsibilities

• Clean out machines on a routine basis.
• Grease and oil equipment as assigned.
• Document issues or abnormalities found during cleaning and lubrication.
• Work safely and follow plant safety policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Physical work readiness

Job description

Position: Maintenance Mechanic Location: Frenchtown, NJ Wage: $26.10 Shift: 7am-3pm *Overtime and Saturdays may be required.

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.

This is an entry-level maintenance position focused primarily on cleaning, greasing, and oiling machines. The role requires dependability, attention to detail, and a willingness to perform physically demanding, dirty work. It is designed as a starting point for someone looking to build a career in maintenance from the ground up.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Clean out machines on a routine basis.
• Grease and oil equipment as assigned.
• Document issues or abnormalities found during cleaning and lubrication.
• Work safely and follow plant safety policies.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Entry-level individual willing to learn from the ground up.
• Comfortable with physical and dirty work environments.
• Detail oriented in documenting machine conditions.
• Dependable attendance and commitment to safety.

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.

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.

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