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General Laborer

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Sonoco logoSonoco · Richmond, VA
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Responsibilities

  • Package any rolls coming off the winder
  • Clean the machine room floor from fire door to fire door
  • Pull broke from belt during a paper break
  • Assist in the tailing of the machine after a paper break
  • Empty dumpsters in the machine room
  • Assist 6th hand when needed
  • Any shutdown tasks required
  • Conduct forklift checklist
  • Bust all rolls and ribbons produced
  • Any other tasks the Team Leader requests
  • We'd love to hear from you if:
  • you have labor intensive work experience
  • you have an excellent attendance and safety work history
  • are able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
  • are able to work in extreme hot and cold climates
  • are willing to train and move up the line of progression

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 reimbursementHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Performance bonus

Additional Information

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. Location : Richmond, VA Position : General Laborer Pay : $ 22.63 /hr Shifts : 12 hour rotating shifts; 7am - 7pm or 7pm - 7am how it works: Work 4 days on night shift Off for 2 days Work 3 days on day shift Off for 2 days Work 3 days on night shift Off for 2 days Work 4 days on day shift Off for 8 days REPEAT This is an average of 43 hours/week over a 4 week cycle. Eligible for a MONTHLY machine incentive bonus! Annual safety shoe allowance! While reporting to the Team Leader as the General Laborer, you will be responsible for collaborating and contributing to the production environment within our manufacturing operations. Safety, quality, productivity, and strong work ethic are important to the Sonoco culture. You will perform tasks that are necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely shipment of Sonoco products.

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