Assistant Extrusion Line Operator

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.

Miscellaneous Perks:

• Double time pay every eligible Saturday worked!

• Each employee may qualify for a quarterly bonus based on performance!

• Eligible for Benefits the very first of the month after your start date!

• Once employed, enjoy our Referral Bonus!

While reporting to the Production Manager as the Assistant Operator, you will be responsible for assisting the Press Operator on a flexographic printing press to produce printed rolls of film, according to company and customer specifications and quality standards, in the most effective and economical manner possible while maintaining assigned work area in a clean and orderly fashion.

What you'll be doing:

• Starts and operates Spin Welding machines.  Makes adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation and ensure product complies with quality specifications.

• Inspects welded cartridges to insure adequate weld, proper flashing trim-off, and removal of dust by vacuum system.

• Performs repair and part replacement work on Spin welders, ACO’s, Scrapers and Conveyors/Elevators.

• Conscientiously observes all safety precautions concerning operation of machines.

• Learns the functions of the Press Operator; the Press Assistant could be called upon to fill in during the absence of a Press Operator and perform other duties as directed or requested by Shift Leader or Production Manager.

We'd like to hear from you if:

• 2 to 3 years' operating manufacturing machinery.

• Proficiency with basic machine shop tools.

• Ability to work well with others in a sometimes-stressful environment.

• Ability to work overtime as needed.

• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Must be able to work 12 hr. days.

• Basic mechanical aptitude: Ability to troubleshoot and make equipment mechanical adjustments / repairs as necessary.

• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers

• Ability to relate well to others and maintain effective working relationships.

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.