2nd Shift $15-$17/hr Machine Operators I & II at Sonoco Products Company in Hartselle, Alabama

Job Description:

• You will like working for us as we have amazing people and a highly collaborative culture. We have thousands of jobs around the globe and encourage all our associates to chase their dreams without having to find them in another company - Sonoco truly is a special place. Specifically at our Reels Operations we are proud to be a part of the essential and critical supply chain that is supporting our country and local community with vital supplies.


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  New employees who join our company as Machine Operator I or II will start through a 75 day Temp to Hire process. Starting out employment will be through a staffing agency and after a successful 75 day performance reviews employees will be considered for converting to Full Time Sonoco.

  
  
  
  

  Position: Machine Operator I & II

  
  

  Reports to: Production Team Leader/ Section Leader

  
  

  Temp To Hire Pay rate:$15-$17/hr plus $.25/hr shift differential

  
  

  Full Time Pay Rate: $15.46-$17.48 plus $.25/hr shift differential (Increase once full time Sonoco)

  
  
  
  
  • Previous Machine Operator experience is a plus but not required (for Machine Operator 1)
  
  
  • Demonstrated longevity at previous location of employment
  
  
  • Be able to understand quality specifications and build lumber patterns to expected standards
  
  
  • Be able to operate multiple pieces of equipment
  
  
  • Be able to troubleshoot assigned machines and processes
  
  
  • Perform basic Operator Maintenance functions including Cleaning, Inspection, and 5S
  
  
  • Motivated to achieve performance goals
  
  
  • Basic understanding of root cause analysis
  
  
  • Ability to work in plant environment (non-climate control: heat/cold, dust, etc.)
  
  
  • Availability for shift work (8 or 10 hours as determined) and OverTime as needed.

    If selected for further consideration, you will be contacted for next steps.

    
    

    
    Location: Sonoco Reels and Plugs, Nailed Wood/ Plywood Plant
    1901 John D. Long Drive, Hartselle, AL 35640

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Summary:

  
  

  These roles perform machine operating duties of industrial equipment in a Wood Reel manufacturing plant. Machine Operator I & II's are responsible for working within a team to handle and process lumber, and running supporting equipment. Tasks within these roles can include but are not limited to Loading and Unloading Lumber from Lumber Processing equipment, building proper patterns out of lumber,activating semi-automated machinery, inspecting quality, and off stacking final product. These roles will have responsibility to perform to quality and safety standards while meeting production goals. The equipment being operated involves cutting, machining, and assembling lumber to produce components to manufacture Wood Reels used to package wire and cable. Common types of equipment used consists of some variation of Industrial saws, routers, nailers, spindles, scanners, stackers and conveying equipment. Product produced can be viewed at https://www.sonoco.com/product/wood-reels.

  
  

  
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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.