Production Operator - 12h Rotating Shifts (Entry-Level)

Sonoco; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company  •

Wellbeing tools and resources

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in Chattanooga, TN seeks an entry-level General Laborer to support production operations. The role involves learning machine startup, material handling, and scrap processing, with a 12-hour rotating day/night shift.

Training manager oversight ensures safe, efficient performance. Expect to work in a high-demand environment; candidates should be able to perform physically demanding tasks, maintain teamwork, and participate in a tobacco-free facility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience within the last 5 years.
• Ability to withstand demanding physical labor and harsh conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the felting of the machine and start up.
• Assist in removing broke from all areas after a sheet break or start up.
• Assist with hauling rejected rolls to roll splitter, and split rolls if necessary.
• Assist with retrieving all necessary shipping materials from storage area
• Inspect powered equipment each shift and complete daily forklift inspection sheet
• Train on operating fork truck
• Cutting/removal of wire on bales of waste paper
• Operate guillotine to process scrap rolls
• Able to identify grades of waste paper
• Responsible for housekeeping in the assigned area

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Manufacturing experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Sonoco in Chattanooga, TN seeks an entry-level General Laborer to support production operations. The role involves learning machine startup, material handling, and scrap processing, with a 12-hour rotating day/night shift.

Training manager oversight ensures safe, efficient performance. Expect to work in a high-demand environment; candidates should be able to perform physically demanding tasks, maintain teamwork, and participate in a tobacco-free facility.