General Laborer

About the role

The position is for a General Laborer in Menasha, WI. The pay starts at $27.98 per hour and shifts are 12 hours (7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am) with the potential to earn up to $70,000 in the first year. Shift differentials and double time on Sundays are also provided. This is a 24/7 facility with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
• Making incremental process adjustments, monitoring, and reporting quality results of manufactured products
• Utilizing critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to set up new jobs and operate various machines
• Safely completing specific tasks that include but are not limited to:
• Operating mobile equipment, including a fork truck
• Assisting with paper breaks
• Creating parent roll
• Threading rewinder
• Separating and packaging rolls after being slit on rewinder
• Retrieving/staging roll products
• Retrieving tape and other packaging supplies
• Finishing and packaging product
• Assisting during machine maintenance outages

Requirements

• Previous paper machine operating experience (preferred)
• Work experience in a industrial setting requiring physical labor
• Basic computer skills and ability to read and use measuring devices
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Proven history of success showing excellent attendance, a positive attitude, reliability and drive, quality focus, and a commitment to safety
• Able and available to work all shifts on a rotating schedule
• Can effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment
• Read and understand manufacturing instructions
• Perform repetitive duties, climb stairs, stand for long periods of time, periodically work in hot or cold areas, multitask, lift 25 lbs. unassisted, and team lift 50 lbs.
• Handle the cold Wisconsin temperatures as well as hot and humid conditions generated from the paper machine and mill environment
• Be Sonoco mission driven

Qualifications

• Previous Forklift experience (preferred)
• Read and understand manufacturing instructions
• Perform repetitive duties, climb stairs, stand for long periods of time, periodically work in hot or cold areas, multitask, lift 25 lbs. unassisted, and team lift 50 lbs.
• Handle the cold Wisconsin temperatures as well as hot and humid conditions generated from the paper machine and mill environment
• Be Sonoco mission driven

Skills

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Physical stamina and strength

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and a variety of wellness programs. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Pay

The starting pay is $27.98 per hour, which increases to $29.98 after 60 days worked (probation).

Schedule

This is a 12-hour shift (7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am) with rotating 8-hour shifts during the probationary period. The pay increases to $29.98 after 60 days worked (probation).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.