Set Up Operator-2nd Shift

Sonoco; Hartwell (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is hiring a Utility Set Up Operator in Hartwell, GA. You will safely operate production equipment, assist in the manufacturing process, and help meet plant goals while following standard procedures.

The role requires vigilance on safety and attendance, with overtime and possible first-shift training transitioning to second shift. Responsibilities include material handling, quality checks, and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient with ruler/tape measure.
• Ability to count accurately and learn quickly.
• Adapt to change and work well in a team environment.
• Maintain good attendance and be reliable.
• Be able to use tools listed (broom, utility knife, bundler machines, turntable, tape gun, scrap buggies, shredders, air hose).
• Safety rules and operating policies knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Gather, bundle and stack fiberboard partitions and check glue.
• Check the quality of products.
• Empty trash barrels in dumpsters and scrap buggies onto the shredder (bars weigh up to 70 lbs).
• Make gum bands and repair small parts and other clean-up as required.
• Gather strips from conveyor and fill hoppers and keep them filled properly.
• Gather partitions at the end/side of conveyor, pick up bundles and strap and palletize.
• If on a conveyor, bundles will be stacked by hopper feeder.
• Remove bundles from the conveyor at the stacking area and place on pallets (8–40 lbs).
• Operate shredder.
• Keep area clean and orderly to remain a safe area.

Skills

Count accuracy

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Ruler/tape measure

Tools

Broom

Utility knife

Bundler machines

Turntable

Tape gun

Scrap buggies

Shredder

Air hose

Job description

Location: Hartwell, GA
Position: Set Up Operator
Shift: 2nd- 3:30pm - 12:00am Monday-Friday *overtime and Saturdays may be required. Some training will be on first shift but then moved to second shift.
Wage: $24.11 + $0.75 shift premium for 2nd shift
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.
Reporting directly to the Shift Manager, as a Utility Set Up, you will be responsible for the safe operation of production equipment using standard operating procedures. Responsibilities include providing assistance in various areas of our manufacturing process as directed. Strive to meet plant goals and customer requirements. Safety is the top priority of every employee.

What You Will Be Doing

• Gather, bundle and stack fiberboard partitions and check glue.
• Check the quality of products.
• Empty trash barrels in dumpsters and empty scrap buggies onto the shredder. Trash barrels weigh up to 70 lbs.
• Make gum bands and repair small parts and other general clean-up as required.
• Gather strips from conveyor and fill hoppers and keep them filled properly.
• Gather partitions at the end or side of conveyor, pick up bundles and strap and palletize.
• If on a conveyor, bundles will be stacked by hopper feeder.
• Remove bundles from the conveyor at the stacking area and place on pallets. Bundles weigh approximately 8-40 lbs.
• Operates shredder.
• Keep are clean and orderly to remain a safe area.

We’d Love To Hear From You If

• Have the ability to count accurately, able to learn quickly and adapt to change and work well in a team environment.
• Can use various tools including a broom, utility knife, bundler machines, turntable, tape gun, scrap buggies, shredders, air hose and trash barrels.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of or ability to learn safety rules and procedures, and operating policies and procedures.
• Able to communicate effectively with others.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance and be reliable and dependable.
• MUST BE PROFICIENT WITH USING A RULER/TAPE MEASURE

*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.