General Laborer

Location: De Pere, WI | Position: General Laborer

About the role

Sonoco U.S. Paper Mills Corp., De Pere Mill is a global supplier of paperboard and spirally wound core stock. Reporting to the Mill Superintendent, you will be responsible for setting up machines for producing customers' orders — multi-tasking and working with different specifications for each order. Attention to detail is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment, the ability to work with various teams, and successfully troubleshoot and adjust equipment as needed.

Pay

• Base rate: $26.02/hour
• 9 paid holidays, 2 weeks of vacation, and 2 personal holidays (prorated) after a 60-day probation period
• Overtime: time and one half after 8 hours in a day
• Shift differential: $0.90/hour for night shift
• Employees have the potential of earning $62,000 in their first year
• Earnings increase when an employee qualifies in a position

Schedule

• Rotating 12-hour shifts; work week is 48 hours
• Shifts: 6:00 am–6:00 pm and 6:00 pm–6:00 am (rotating)
• Qualified applicants must be available to work all shifts on a rotating schedule

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, including an Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans (life, personal accident, disability)
• Tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and adjust equipment to ensure production quality that exceeds customer standards
• Set up new jobs and operate various types of paper manufacturing machinery
• Collaborate closely with other departments and teams
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
• Perform all duties as designated by supervisor/manager
• Perform all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies
• Assist other departments as needed

Requirements

• Sonoco mission driven
• Previous machine operating experience (preferred)
• Prior forklift experience (preferred)
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Working knowledge of products and their quality requirements
• Reliable, good initiative, committed, and quality focused
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed and team lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions
• Ability to perform repetitious duties while standing for long periods on concrete floors
• Willingness to work in seasonal Wisconsin temperatures and heat generated from paper machines
• Available to work all shifts on a rotating 12-hour schedule (6 am–6 pm / 6 pm–6 am)