Production Specialist (Presidents Island Plant) at Sonoco Products Company in Memphis, Tennessee

Job Description:

Sonoco Products, a global packaging company, is seeking skilled/experienced Machine Operators (Production Specialists) in Memphis, TN (Presidents Island Plant Location)

Rate of Pay: $17.91 - $23.82

Benefits Offered: Dental, Life, 401K, Vision, Medical

As a Production Specialist at Sonoco Products Company you will work with machinery, automated production lines, and around forklifts. This position reports to the Shift Supervisor; however, they will receive guidance from the Team Leader. The main responsibility of the Production Specialist is to operate production equipment at optimum levels.

Specific Duties:

• Execute running set-ups and adjustments as needed.


• Manufacture orders per specific production schedules.


• Pack, stack, and band finished product and prepare product for storage or shipment.


• Manufacture a high-quality product that exceeds customer's expectations.


• Follow all safety rules / regulations. Exemplify the belief that working safe is a condition of employment and that all injuries are preventable.


• Maintain accurate records for assigned work area.


• Work with Windows based computer programs.

Responsibilities:

• Can work a flexible work schedule, including weekends.


• Must have the ability learn and know operating standards for assigned equipment and monitor hourly during shifts.


• Operators must be able to multi-task, conduct quality checks, and communicate with leaders and supervisors in order to achieve production goals.


• Operators should take initiative and judgment in their work, particularly on set-ups and adjustments, to avoid breakdowns and equipment trouble.


• Load equipment with raw materials and pack off finished product at a rate that meets and exceeds operational standards.


• Operators must perform duties in a manner that is consistent with the best safety practices and report any unsafe conditions to supervisors or management.


• Must keep equipment and work area clean and orderly. Perform similar cleaning duties as assigned.


• Exhibits a 'can do' teamwork approach with fellow production employees.


• Essential to be able to perform basic mathematics equations, and work with computers.


• Requires standing, twisting, bending and the ability to push or pull up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

This is an entry level position that offers room for growth and advancement.

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.