Setup Operator-2nd Shift

Sonoco; Charleroi (Washington County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Wellbeing tools

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in Charleroi, PA is seeking a Set Up Operator to safely operate production equipment and support the manufacturing process. You will set up machinery, palletize products, inspect quality, and assist with material handling while following safety procedures.

The role requires accuracy, basic math, and dependable attendance in a fast-paced plant environment. Benefits and shift differential are included.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read a ruler within 1/32” and perform basic arithmetic including fractions.
• Knowledge of safety rules and operating policies is required.
• Able to communicate effectively and maintain good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Set up machinery in the production process.
• Manually catch bundles and palletize products.
• Inspect products for quality.
• Monitor equipment and report malfunctions.
• Lift raw materials and finished items up to 30 lbs.
• Record production data with dates and times.

Skills

Reading ruler

Math basics

Safety rules

Communication

Reliability

Mechanical background

Job description

Location: Charleroi, PA
Position: Utility Set Up
Shift: 2nd- Tuesday – Friday 4:30 PM – 3: AM, with occasional overtime on Monday 4:30 PM – 3:00 AM depending on business demands.
Wage: $28.14 + 0.50 shift differential

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 Set Up Operator, 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:

• Setup machinery in the production process.
• Manually catch bundles and palletize products manufactured by production.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and notify operators of malfunctions.
• Lift raw materials, unfinished products, and pack items manually.
• Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
• Mark or tag identification on parts.
• Load and unload items from the machines to conveyors and conveyances.
• Help production workers by performing duties of lesser skill, such as supplying or holding material or tools, cleaning work areas and equipment.
• Record information such as the number of products produced including writing dates and time.
• Repeatedly lift to 30 lbs.
  

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Successful candidates must be capable of reading a ruler within 1/32” and be able to add, subtract, and multiply numbers including fractions.
• 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.
• Work in fast paced industrial environment.
• Having a mechanical background is a plus.

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.