Production Worker- First Shift

About the role

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. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of assigned Fork Truck for use in handling bales, boxes, racks, bins, equipment, scrap rolls, etc. from one area of the plant to another; driving in the wastepaper area among other vehicles
• Sorting/grading items to type for baling
• Unloading 53’ (or like) Van Trailers consisting of baled and containerized material
• Properly weigh, grade, and stage unloaded material; operate cameras/smart devices to track non-conforming material
• Stack and place pallets in designated area (maybe staged trailer)
• Maintain, complete, and turn in all unloading manifests to assigned personnel
• Load outbound trailers/export containers with designated material for shipment to consuming mill; complete trailer/container inspections
• Ensure all material loaded meets required specifications and understand required loading patterns to maximize weights while staying within legal limits
• Move and stage material within the plant
• Catch and properly stack bales in designated areas
• Dump loose materials from Gaylord containers into appropriate bunkers
• Inspect equipment daily for safe operation and record findings; perform Daily PMs per Sonoco’s Maintenance Excellence standards
• Participate in Sonoco Recycling’s 5S standard
• Stack pallets; use hand brooms/rakes/etc. to clean around docks or designated areas of the plant or trailers
• Pick up debris from the yard or perimeter of the property
• Be held accountable for assigned area of the plant
• Assist in cleaning conveyor pits, behind baler rams, and around the baler area
• Proficient in the safe and efficient operation of assigned Skid Steer Loader
• Feed loose material onto infeed conveyor for baling; unload loose material from various sized Van trailers safely and efficiently
• Load residue into open top containers for take away
• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned that relate to the safety, housekeeping, or operation of the plant
• Perform routine service and care of fork trucks; document inspections
• Load and unload trucks
• Safe and efficient operation of the baler unit assigned; operate and maintain baling equipment for all grades
• Responsible for monitoring the automatic cycling of the baler to produce maximum-density bales
• Responsible for maintaining baler production reports
• Fill vacancies during absences

Requirements

• Past work experience operating a fork truck and pallet jack for safe handling of bales, boxes, racks, bins, equipment, scrap rolls, etc.; driving in the wastepaper area among other vehicles
• Experience with baling system equipment and knowledge of scrap material
• Ability to manually push, pull, and lift equipment and materials as needed; mechanical means should be used when possible
• Ability to work together as a team and cooperate well with others

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
• Paid time off and holidays
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Wage: $18.10–19.64 based on experience. Shift: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. Overtime and weekends may be required.