General Laborer

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.

Pay

$22.63/hr

Eligible for a monthly machine incentive bonus and an annual safety shoe allowance.

Schedule

12-hour rotating shifts: 7am – 7pm or 7pm – 7am

• Work 4 days on night shift
• Off for 2 days
• Work 3 days on day shift
• Off for 2 days
• Work 3 days on night shift
• Off for 2 days
• Work 4 days on day shift
• Off for 8 days

This cycle repeats every 4 weeks, averaging 43 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Package any rolls coming off the winder
• Clean the machine room floor from fire door to fire door
• Pull broke from belt during a paper break
• Assist in the tailing of the machine after a paper break
• Empty dumpsters in the machine room
• Assist 6th hand when needed
• Perform any shutdown tasks required
• Conduct forklift checklist
• Bust all rolls and ribbons produced
• Complete any other tasks the Team Leader requests

Requirements

• Labor-intensive work experience
• Excellent attendance and safety work history
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Able to work in extreme hot and cold climates
• Willing to train and move up the line of progression

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 to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays
• Variety of company-paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement