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.
Requirements
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.
Working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed. Working knowledge of 5S is helpful but not required.
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)
Additional Information
Position: Machine Operator II - Nail Wood
Location: Hartselle Wood Reels, Hartselle, AL
Pay Rate: $20.95 /HR + 1.50 Shift Diff
Shift: 3rd Shift, 10p-6a
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.
While reporting to the Team Lead as the Machine Operator II, you will be responsible for running machines for each customer's job with extreme attention to detail. The equipment we operate involves cutting, machining, and assembling lumber to produce components that are then manufactured into wood reels used to package wire and cable. Common types of equipment used consist of varied versions of industrial saws, routers, Nailers, spindles, scanners, stackers, and conveying equipment. Plant conditions are as follows: Non-temperature controlled, open warehouse which leads to hot temperatures during the summer and cold temperatures during the winter, sawdust, and heavy noise pollution. We provide all necessary PPE and Safety items to ensure your employment here is as comfortable as possible.
Sonoco · Hartselle, AL