Wood Processing Operator I — 2nd Shift, Team Driven

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sonoco, Plug Plant in Hartselle, AL, seeks a Machine Operator I for second shift. Wage is $23.98 plus $0.75, with duties including operating lumber-processing equipment, performing quality checks, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

PPE is provided; you will report to the Team Lead and support multiple departments as needed. Responsibilities include teamwork, process adjustments, and adherence to Sonoco’s safety policies while lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year of machine operating experience in an industrial environment.
• Extensive knowledge of personal hand tools and use them safely to operate, adjust, and maintain production equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, work well independently, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team to handle and process lumber from raw material to finished product.
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitoring and reporting the quality of manufactured products.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager.
• Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies.
• Helping other departments as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for at least 8 hours.
• Ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.
• Being reliable, committed, and quality-focused is a must.

Skills

Machine operation

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Sonoco, Plug Plant in Hartselle, AL, seeks a Machine Operator I for second shift. Wage is $23.98 plus $0.75, with duties including operating lumber-processing equipment, performing quality checks, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

PPE is provided; you will report to the Team Lead and support multiple departments as needed. Responsibilities include teamwork, process adjustments, and adherence to Sonoco’s safety policies while lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long periods.