Operator at Sonoco

Charleroi, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

29.55

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Machine Operation, Standard Operating Procedures, Equipment Setup, Die Setting, Strapping Machinery Setup, Palletizing, Quality Control, Malfunction Detection, Manual Lifting, Counting, Recording Information, Reading A Ruler, Basic Math, Safety Procedures, Communication, Attendance

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

Location: Charleroi, PA Position: Operator Shift: 2nd shift (4:30 PM – 3:00 AM), Tuesday – Friday **Overtime may be required occasionally on Mondays Rate: $29.55/hr + .50 shift differential 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. Reporting directly to the Shift Manager, as a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for the safe operation of production equipment using standard operating procedures. Responsibilities include operating equipment and providing assistance in various areas of our manufacturing process as directed. Strive to meet plant goals and customer requirements. Safety is the top priority of every employee. What you will be doing: Set up machinery in the production process. Set dies accurately according to cell size. Setup strapping machinery Mount rolls onto the machine (Roll Rack) Manually catch bundles and palletize products manufactured by production. Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards. Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and notify operators of malfunctions. Lift raw materials, unfinished products, and pack items manually. Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete. Mark or tag identification on parts. Load and unload items from the machines to conveyors and conveyances. Help production workers by performing duties of lesser skill, such as supplying or holding material or tools, cleaning work areas and equipment. Record information such as the number of products produced including writing dates and time. We’d love to hear from you if: Successful candidates must be capable of reading a ruler within 1/64” and be able to add, subtract, and multiply numbers including fractions. Must demonstrate knowledge of or ability to learn safety rules and procedures, and operating policies and procedures. Able to communicate effectively with others. Must be able to maintain good attendance and be reliable and dependable. Work in fast paced industrial environment. Having a mechanical background is a plus. Repeatedly lift to 35 lbs. 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 options 401(k) retirement plan with company match Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance Tuition 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. Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. Sonoco Privacy Policy

Responsibilities

The Operator is responsible for the safe operation of production equipment according to standard operating procedures, which includes setting up machinery, setting dies, mounting rolls, and manually catching and palletizing products. Duties also involve examining products for quality, observing equipment for malfunctions, lifting materials, counting finished products, and recording production data.