Position: Machine Operator II
Location: Hartselle Wood Reels
Pay Rate: $20.95 /HR
Shift: 1st, 6a-2p

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.

Position: Machine Operator II
Location: Hartselle Wood Reels
Pay Rate: $20.95 /HR
Shift: 1st, 6a-2p

Summary: 

Sonoco is looking for a reliable individual to work in our Wood Reels Plant. The position will be responsible for operating various equipment.  The goal of this position is to produce high quality reels while maintaining a safe working environment and good housekeeping.    We are looking for a motivated individual who can work independently and with a team to accomplish assigned tasks.  

Responsibilities:

Troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting equipment to ensure the production of quality parts that meet company standards.

Consistently loading rolls of plastic onto machinery.

Setting up new jobs and operate various thermoforming machinery, make incremental process adjustments to machinery, monitor and report quality of manufactured products.

Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies, help other departments as needed

Qualifications:
- Ability to operate heavy machinery such as forklifts, balers, etc.  
- Physically able to stand, sit, move, squat, and bend during the course of the shift.  
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally move up to 100 pounds.  
- Able to communicate effectively and listen to verbal instructions.  
- Knowledgeable of basic hand tools required to perform duties.  
- Forklift certification required (training provided).  
- High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred.  
- Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.  
- Basic math skills required.

-Able to read a tape measure

-Knowledge of LOTO

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 options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition 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.