Job Description
Job Overview:
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.
Machine Operator
Chillicothe, MO
Pay Rate: $20.96
Shift available: Night 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
$2.00 Night shift premium
$2,000 Retention Bonus and competitive benefit package
While reporting to the Supervisor, as a Skilled Machine Operator, you will be responsible for operating all manufacturing equipment. Safety, quality, productivity and strong work ethic are important to the Sonoco culture.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Responsible for the proper operation of the extrusion/thermoforming line.
- Must demonstrate working knowledge of plant processing equipment and have an aptitude for problem solving.
- Must be able to properly set-up, startup, operate and shutdown all production equipment.
- Will troubleshoot and correct processing problems.
- Record and share information with other team members to maintain quality and machine efficiencies.
- Performs quality audits.
- Relieve inspector/packers.
- Coordinate line requirements with other departments (Maintenance, Material Handling, and QA).
- Must be proficient on all paperwork
- Other duties as requested by Supervisor
We’d love to hear from you if:
You have experience as a skilled manufacturing operator
2 years of machine operator experience
2 years of manufacturing experience
Ability to read, write, and perform math skills
Understanding of manufacturing and quality control
Why You’ll Like Working With US:
We care about YOU through employee development, providing excellent benefits, investing in your future and valuing diversity and inclusion.
Sonoco is proud to offer a competitive and robust range of benefits to help eligible employees manage their wellbeing costs. We also offer generous paid time off and holidays!
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.
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.
