Setup Operator-2nd Shift

SONOCO CANADA; Charleroi (Washington County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing resources

Paid time off

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking a Set Up Operator in Charleroi, PA to safely operate production equipment and support the manufacturing process under the Shift Manager. The role emphasizes meeting plant goals while upholding safety priorities.

You will set up machinery, palletize products, inspect quality, monitor operations, and assist with material handling. Reading a ruler, basic math, and reliable attendance are essential in our fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Reading a ruler within 1/32” and performing basic arithmetic including fractions.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn safety rules and operating policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Maintain good attendance and be reliable.
• Work in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Mechanical background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up machinery in the production process.
• Manually catch bundles and palletize products.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Observe equipment operations and report malfunctions.
• Lift raw materials, unfinished products, and pack items manually (up to 30 lbs).
• Count finished products to determine if orders are complete.
• Mark or tag identification on parts.
• Load and unload items from machines to conveyors.
• Support production workers with duties of lesser skill and keep work areas clean.
• Record information such as quantities produced and timestamps.

Skills

Reading ruler (1/32 in)

Basic math (fractions)

Safety rules & procedures

Effective communication

Reliability & attendance

Fast-paced environment

Mechanical background (nice to have)

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.

• 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.

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands.

Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future.

Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.

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