Palletizer Operator

Sonoco Products Company; DeForest (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Wellbeing resources

Paid time off

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company is hiring a Palletizer Operator for the DeForest, WI facility. The role involves setting up and operating palletizers, monitoring product quality, and performing troubleshooting as needed.

You will work 12-hour shifts (6am–6pm) on a 4 on/4 off schedule, with the potential for overtime. Applicants should have manufacturing experience, basic English proficiency, and the ability to read and follow complex work instructions.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to read, write and comprehend basic English
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Responsibilities

• Set up new jobs and operate palletizers/de-palletizers
• Monitor and report product quality; adjust process as required
• Inspect product for defects and notify supervisor of issues
• Stand, stoop, bend, lift, and walk for extended periods
• Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

Position: Palletizer Operator
Location: DeForest, WI
Wage: $27.50 per hour
Schedule: 4 on 4 off; 12-hour shifts, 6am - 6pm

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 Shift Supervisor, the Palletizer Operator will be responsible for performing various manual or mechanical product functions by operating and adjusting production equipment to meet customer specifications and perform troubleshooting on equipment as required.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Set up new jobs and operate various palletizers/de-palletizers.
• Monitor and report quality of manufactured product, making incremental process adjustments as required.
• Inspects product throughout the shift and notifies mechanic or shift supervisor of any quality defects.
• Stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, and traverse stairs for extended periods of time.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Perform repetitive finger/hand/wrist movements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• We'd love to hear from you if:
• You have previous manufacturing experience and/or training.
• Able to communicate effectively (read, write, comprehend) in basic English.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written work instructions.
• Able to work the assigned schedule and overtime as 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.