Senior Machine Operator II: Wood Reels, 2nd Shift

Sonoco; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company  |

Wellbeing tools and Employee Assist. P

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance plans including life, etc.

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in Hartselle, AL seeks a Machine Operator III to set up and operate equipment in a one-piece flow, with a second shift (4p-2a) M-Th and OT as needed. The role demands troubleshooting, PM support, and strong safety/quality adherence in a wood reels environment.

You will work with sensors, HMI, pneumatics, and hand tools, lifting up to 50 lbs, and collaborate across safety, quality, maintenance, and management teams. A stable, team-oriented workplace offers growth and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1‑year of machine operating and setup experience in an industrial environment.
• Fundamental technical knowledge of electronic sensors, pneumatics, HMI, mathematics, and optimization of cycle time.
• Extensive knowledge of personal hand tools and ability to use them safely to set up, adjust, and maintain production equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, work well independently, and manage multiple tasks.
• Working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• You are reliable, have good initiative, are committed, and are quality focused.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate multiple pieces of equipment in a one-piece flow process.
• Troubleshoot assigned machines and processes.
• Perform Operator Maintenance functions and support Preventive Maintenance tasks.
• Capable of assessing the manufacturing schedule to minimize waste and maximize throughput.
• Able to develop and execute a plan that achieves production goals.
• Has the ability to work per safety and quality standards.
• Handle administrative duties promptly, to include accurate/up‑to‑date documentation.
• Demonstrates good time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all functions within the plant (safety, quality, maintenance & management).
• Responsible for general housekeeping (5S) of work area and department.
• Being reliable, committed, and quality focused is a must.

Skills

Machine operation

Equipment setup

Sensors & HMI

Pneumatics

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety awareness

Hand tools

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Sonoco in Hartselle, AL seeks a Machine Operator III to set up and operate equipment in a one-piece flow, with a second shift (4p-2a) M-Th and OT as needed. The role demands troubleshooting, PM support, and strong safety/quality adherence in a wood reels environment.

You will work with sensors, HMI, pneumatics, and hand tools, lifting up to 50 lbs, and collaborate across safety, quality, maintenance, and management teams. A stable, team-oriented workplace offers growth and competitive pay.