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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.

Company DescriptionSonoco is a $5 billion global provider of consumer packaging, industrial products and packaging supply chain services. When collaborating with our customers, we leverage our deep knowledge of material science, our i6 Innovation ProcessTM, and our industry-leading packaging and services portfolio to create impactful customized solutions that build stronger brands.

We produce packaging for many of the world’s most recognized brands, in markets such as appliances and electronics, automotive, beverages, confection, construction, converted paperboard, fresh and natural food, frozen and refrigerated food, shaving, home, lawn and garden, medical/pharmaceutical, pet care, powdered beverages, recycling and snacks.

Sonoco’s operations consist of our global consumer packaging businesses (rigid paper and closures, flexibles and plastics); our display and packaging division (high-impact retail displays and packaging supply chain management); our industrial businesses (tubes and cores, reels and spools, uncoated recycled paperboard and Sonoco Recycling, one of the world’s largest recyclers); and our Protective Solutions division (custom-designed protective, temperature-assurance and retail security packaging solutions and highly engineered components).

From our headquarters in Hartsville, S.C., and more than 300 operations in 33 countries, we serve customers in 85 nations.

Material HandlerReports to: Production Team Leader & Section LeaderBase Pay Rate: $19.08 / Hour2nd Shift Differential $0.75 / Hour 3rd Shift Differential $1.50 / HourSummary:These roles perform material handling duties of industrial equipment in a Wood Reel manufacturing plant. Material Handlers are responsible for working within a team to Unload, and Load lumber and other raw materials to support the running manufacturing equipment. Tasks within these roles can include but are not limited to unloading trucks, transporting raw material to processing equipment, staging cut material, loading manufacturing lines, transporting WIP, staging finished goods, and loading finished product. These roles will have responsibility to perform to quality and safety standards while meeting production goals. Forklift operating is done both outside and inside, on concrete or gravel surfaces. Product produced can be viewed at https://www.sonoco.com/product/wood-reels.Environment:Plant conditions are as follows: Non-temperature controlled, open warehouse which leads to hot temperatures during the summer and cold temperatures during the winter, saw dust, and heavy noise pollution. Material handlers will operate lifts both inside and outside regardless of weather conditions. We provide all necessary PPE and Safety items to ensure your employment here is as comfortable as possible.
Standard Qualifications:Forklift experience required 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 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.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.Company DescriptionSonoco is a $5 billion global provider of consumer packaging, industrial products and packaging supply chain services. When collaborating with our customers, we leverage our deep knowledge of material science, our i6 Innovation ProcessTM, and our industry-leading packaging and services portfolio to create impactful customized solutions that build stronger brands.

We produce packaging for many of the world’s most recognized brands, in markets such as appliances and electronics, automotive, beverages, confection, construction, converted paperboard, fresh and natural food, frozen and refrigerated food, shaving, home, lawn and garden, medical/pharmaceutical, pet care, powdered beverages, recycling and snacks.

Sonoco’s operations consist of our global consumer packaging businesses (rigid paper and closures, flexibles and plastics); our display and packaging division (high-impact retail displays and packaging supply chain management); our industrial businesses (tubes and cores, reels and spools, uncoated recycled paperboard and Sonoco Recycling, one of the world’s largest recyclers); and our Protective Solutions division (custom-designed protective, temperature-assurance and retail security packaging solutions and highly engineered components).

From our headquarters in Hartsville, S.C., and more than 300 operations in 33 countries, we serve customers in 85 nations.

Based on the current need of the plug plant we are posting an Operator position. The major responsibilities are listed below but are not limited to only these duties. The base rate for this position is $20.00. Depending on the shift there may be an additional shift differential for night shift. This role will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties.

Job Duties

• Operators are expected to operate and maintain a minimum of 4 machines and maximum of 6 machines.
• Adhere to Safety Rules and regulations.
• Maintain quality standards set forth by product specifications.
• Must demonstrate the ability to make proper machine adjustments on all machinery in the department to meet safety and quality requirements.
• Must monitor raw materials for moisture and resin content and proper distribution of materials in machinery.
• Must maintain and monitor the condition of molds in machinery and storage areas for adherence to safety and quality guidelines.
• Clean machines several times throughout the shift to maintain performance standards.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required to include cleaning of processing equipment, mixing equipment and material transport equipment.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance and team maintenance actions.

Previous Experience Preferred

• Prior experience operating industrial machinery.
• Examples of identifying and making improvements in the plant.
• Experience working in a continuous improvement environment.
• Knowledge of Computer based programs
• Has demonstrated good attendance.
• Has demonstrated collaboration, communication and teamwork.
• Not on Final for attendance performance.

Performance

• Performance is measured based on safety, machine scrap rate and uptime performance.

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.

Company DescriptionSonoco is a $5 billion global provider of consumer packaging, industrial products and packaging supply chain services. When collaborating with our customers, we leverage our deep knowledge of material science, our i6 Innovation ProcessTM, and our industry-leading packaging and services portfolio to create impactful customized solutions that build stronger brands.

We produce packaging for many of the world’s most recognized brands, in markets such as appliances and electronics, automotive, beverages, confection, construction, converted paperboard, fresh and natural food, frozen and refrigerated food, shaving, home, lawn and garden, medical/pharmaceutical, pet care, powdered beverages, recycling and snacks.

Sonoco’s operations consist of our global consumer packaging businesses (rigid paper and closures, flexibles and plastics); our display and packaging division (high-impact retail displays and packaging supply chain management); our industrial businesses (tubes and cores, reels and spools, uncoated recycled paperboard and Sonoco Recycling, one of the world’s largest recyclers); and our Protective Solutions division (custom-designed protective, temperature-assurance and retail security packaging solutions and highly engineered components).

From our headquarters in Hartsville, S.C., and more than 300 operations in 33 countries, we serve customers in 85 nations.

You will like working for us as we have amazing people and a highly collaborative culture. Global success hasn’t changed our tight-knit feel – we’ve simply grown into a larger, more diverse family. We have thousands of jobs around the globe and encourage all of our associates to chase their dreams without having to find them in another company – it truly is a special place.

DUTIES: THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF THE EMPLOYEE TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER ANY OTHER DUTIES OF THIS JOB. THROUGH THE USE OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROBLEM-SOLVING TECHNIQUES IN ROUTINE JOB ACTIVITIES AND TEAM SETTINGS, PERFORMS ALL RESPONSIBILITIES IN A MANNER WHICH ENSURES THE QUALITY EXPRECTATIONS OF EVERY CUSTOMER, INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL, ARE MET AND EXCEEDED. MEASURES CRITICAL PRODUCT / PROCESS VARIBLES, RECORDS OR REPORTS USING APPROPRIATE TQM TOOLS AND UTILIZES INFORMATION TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE. IF UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROCESSES WITHIN ESTABLISHED LIMITS OR MEET SPECIFICATIONS, IS FULLY AUTHORIZED TO STOP THE OPERATION AND SEEK ASSISTANCE.

Responsible for the safe job practices as outlined in the Job Safety Analysis Re: Recommended safe job procedure. Receives work assignments from the Production Supervisor or the Coordinator to which assigned then reports back when finished for re-assignment. Maintains a neat and orderly inventory for paper and other materials. Hauls paper to the spiral machine prior to changeovers, assists spiral crew during changeovers by helping with paper and removing excess paper. Supplies paper to the spiral machine as needed. Monitors and maintains adequate level of adhesive necessary for manufacturing. Orders and maintains an adequate inventory of all papers needed for manufacturing. Maintains records on paper ordered. Participates in the orderly handling of customer scrap and in-house scrap. Bales scrap as necessary. Loads and unloads raw materials safely and without damage. Performs service checks on forklifts before operation. Must be willing to train for higher job classifications and accept job assignments as needed. Performs similar related duties as assigned based on (1) Safety, (2) Quality, (3) Housekeeping, (4) Scrap, and (5) Production.

Every employee must be versatile and willing to use teamwork to obtain plant objectives.

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THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION ONLY INCLUDES THE PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES WHICH ARE CONSIDERED MATERIAL TO THE PROPER IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE JOB AND IF NOT A LIMITATION OF / OR RESTRICTION UPON DUTIES OR WORK REQUIREMENTS THAT MAY BE INHERENT IN THE JOB. THE INFORMATION LISTED IS NOT TO BE INTERPRETED TO INCLUDE ALL OF THE DETAILS REQUIRED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF A JOB.

MENTAL EFFORT

Kind of special education: None

Work knowledge: Thorough knowledge of plant operations and tube quality requirements.

Mathematics used : Arithmetic, decimals, fractions, metric conversions.

PREPARES RECORDS: X

PERSONAL QUALITIES NEEDED:

X

Intelligence

X

Receives Supervision

X

Patience

X

Monotony

X

Team Work

x

Distractions

X

Accuracy

SKILL

KIND: Manual: For performance of various duties around the plant

DEXTERITY: X

INEXPER. TIME TO LEARN: 6 months

DESIRABLE PRIOR EXPER:

PRECISION OR WORK LIMITS:

CO. JOBS WHICH TRAIN FOR:

PHYSICAL EFFORT

KINDS: Standing, walking, bending. Arm and hand movements, lifting, pushing

OPERATION:

X

Fatigue

X

Active Work

X

Varied

X

Strength

X

Good Eyesight and color perception

RESPONSIBILITY

TO: Production Supervisor and Coordinator to which assigned

KIND OF EQUIPMENT: Forklift Carts, Clamp Truck, Dryer, and Baler

KIND OF TOOLS: Simple hand tools, cleaning tools and strapping tools

KIND OF MATERIALS: Tubes in process, finished goods, scrap cores, recycled products

KIND OF PROPERTY:

FOR SAVINGS HOW? Efficient handling of goods and equipment

WORK OF OTHERS:

FOR EMPLOYEE CONTACT: Winding and Finishing Team Members

OTHER RESPONSIBILITY: Participates in plant and continuous improvement process

WORKING CONDITIONS

PLACE: Indoors and outdoors

TYPE: Machine operation

SURROUNDINGS: Manufacturing and Finishing equipment

ATMOSPHERE: Dusty; hot in summer, ice and snow in winter

ILLUMINATION: Good; mainly artificial

HAZARDS: Possible hand and finger injuries

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.

Company DescriptionSonoco is a $5 billion global provider of consumer packaging, industrial products and packaging supply chain services. When collaborating with our customers, we leverage our deep knowledge of material science, our i6 Innovation ProcessTM, and our industry-leading packaging and services portfolio to create impactful customized solutions that build stronger brands.

We produce packaging for many of the world’s most recognized brands, in markets such as appliances and electronics, automotive, beverages, confection, construction, converted paperboard, fresh and natural food, frozen and refrigerated food, shaving, home, lawn and garden, medical/pharmaceutical, pet care, powdered beverages, recycling and snacks.

Sonoco’s operations consist of our global consumer packaging businesses (rigid paper and closures, flexibles and plastics); our display and packaging division (high-impact retail displays and packaging supply chain management); our industrial businesses (tubes and cores, reels and spools, uncoated recycled paperboard and Sonoco Recycling, one of the world’s largest recyclers); and our Protective Solutions division (custom-designed protective, temperature-assurance and retail security packaging solutions and highly engineered components).

From our headquarters in Hartsville, S.C., and more than 300 operations in 33 countries, we serve customers in 85 nations.

Sonoco s operations consist of our global consumer packaging businesses

While reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for performing tasks that are necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely shipment of Sonoco products. Safety is a core value at Sonoco. We expect you to be Sonoco mission driven

The labeler machine operator position in our label application department is responsible for operating labeling equipment that puts labels on clamshells at normal speeds which can be fast paced.

Achieve Sonoco ESWP Cat 2 Electrical Worker classification within 6-12 months Sonoco s operations consist of our global consumer packaging businesses (rigid paper and closures, flexibles and plastics); our display and packaging division

Safety, quality, productivity, and strong work ethic are important to the Sonoco culture. Performing all duties in support of Sonoco s quality and safety policies.

Extruder OperatorLocation: Greensboro, GAPay: $18.50 + Shift Differential ($2.00 for third and $1.10 for second You will like working for us as we have amazing people and a highly collaborative culture.

Industrial Maintenance MechanicLocation: Augusta, GAWhile reporting to the Plant Engineer or Maintenance Manager, as the Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for performing maintenance tasks, specifically proactive tasks necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely shipment of Sonoco products. Safety, quality, productivity and strong work ethic are important to the Sonoco culture.What you ll be doing:Installing and maintaining auxiliary equipment as required by production Maintaining and repairing utility and facility-related equipment as directed by the Plant Engineer. Performing all duties in support of Sonoco s quality and safety policies.

Title: Production Worker I - 3rd shift Location: Dalton, GAHourly Rate: $16.00/hr with opportunities for progressionJob Responsibilities: The Production Worker I position performs a variety of tasks in support of production operations.

Sonoco Recycling, LLC is looking for a Site Supervisor for their Atlanta location. Sonoco s operations consist of our global consumer

While reporting to the 2nd Shift Supervisor and working 11pm 730am, you will be responsible for performing tasks that are necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely production and shipment of Sonoco products from the Phase Change Brick Department (or other) phase change departments including Vertical Form Fill - Seal (VFFS) and Water Bottles.

While reporting to the 2nd Shift Supervisor and working 11pm 730am, you will be responsible for performing tasks that are necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely production and shipment of Sonoco products from the Phase Change Vertical Form-Fill-Seal (or other) phase change departments including Brick and Bottles.

Sonoco s operations consist of our global consumer packaging businesses (rigid paper and closures, flexibles and plastics); our display and packaging division (high-impact retail displays and packaging supply chain management); our industrial businesses (tubes and cores, reels and spools, uncoated recycled paperboard and